Bramblett got his four-year degree certification in political science and a minor in history from Auburn University in 1988. He received national media attention during the 2013 Auburn Tigers' football season for his calls of the game-winning plays in Auburn's games against the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Rod Bramblett was born on November 5, 1965, in Alabama. You could hear it coming through the radio loud and clear each time he exclaimed ‘Touchdown Auburn!’". Relive the excitement with Rod Bramblett, as he names his top five favorite calls during his time with the Auburn Tigers. Failed to delete memorial. Details on the accident can be found here. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. GREAT NEWS! She said she and her husband were the last friends to see the Bramblett… The Reverend Dr. George Mathison will officiate the service. He was also a three-time winner of the Alabama Sportscaster of the Year award (2006, 2010, 2013) as presented by the National Sports Media Association.Bramblett, who was also Auburn Sports Properties' Director of Broadcast Operations, served as the host for Tiger Talk.Bramblett began his broadcasting career in Lanett, Alabama, working part-time at WZZZ/WCJM radio stations while attending Auburn University. Whitten Sabbatini for ESPN. He and wife are buried at Friendship Church and so is Dr. Rader H. and his wife. GREAT NEWS! Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. Corey Welch with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Rod and Paula were tragically killed in an automobile accident.Rod graduated from Valley High School in Valley, Alabama in 1984. working part-time at WZZZ/WCJM radio stations while going to Auburn University. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please select a county or city to continue. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Paula also worked at Auburn University and worked in the Information Technology Department. He was kind, considerate and selfless among so many other great qualities. Rod Bramblett suffered a severe closed head injury, Harris told reporters. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The … Voice of the Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett, along with his wife Paula, were tragically killed in a car accident in Auburn on Saturday evening. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula,” football coach Gus Malzahn said. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. From there, he went on to work in Auburn at WAUD from 1989-91 and then again from 1993-96. Rod, who died at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, May 25, 2019, was born Nov. 5, 1965, in Waycross, Georgia. They … Family members linked to this person will appear here. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. “Rod Bramblett was a dreamer. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He and Andy (Burcham) took pride in knowing the best places to eat around the SEC and always had an ‘open invitation’ for the coach. ). Rod married his high school sweetheart, Paula East, on Aug. 26, 1986, at Fairfax United Methodist Church in Valley, Alabama. Legendary announcer Rod Bramblett was an Auburn man and the voice of the fan Bramblett and his wife, Paula, died Saturday from injuries suffered in a car accident Dr. Martin Truman Bramblett died on 11-28-1911 and his wife Mary Indiana (Hawkins) Bramblett who was born 9-13-1855 and died on 11-18-1911. Try again later. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. “Rod was a true professional and was always a pleasure to work with. The Rod and Paula Bramblett Family Memorial Fund has been set up to help support the pair’s children. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. Rod was airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham after sustaining head injuries in the crash and later died. Nov 5, 1965 – May 25, 2019. At night, Shelby and Josh and Andy and Jan and Rod's mother go to dinner at a Japanese steakhouse. Eternal rest Rod and Paula Bramblett and thank you for 27 years of telling the story of Auburn Baseball.”. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Bramblett, a 1988 Auburn graduate, had been the Tigers’ play-by-play announcer for football and basketball since 2003. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? × He was a dreamer with confidence,” Sonny Smith said in his opening words. based on information from your browser. Kay Ivey hosts Magic Moments Easter Egg Roll. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Rod was a true professional and was always a pleasure to work with. He started announcing Auburn baseball games in 1993. Try again later. Paula Bramblett suffered multiple internal injuries. Bramblett and his wife Paula Bramblett died in a car accident on May 25, 2019. Rod Bramblett, 53, was initially taken to East Alabama Medical Center in Auburn before being transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, WSFA said, but later died. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. . Selfishly, I’ll miss my friend and his wife Paula. Drag images here or select from your computer for Roderick Jon “Rod” Bramblett Jr. memorial. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. The two are survived by their children, Shelby and Josh. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. According to the Lee County Coroner’s Office, paramedics responded to a two-car crash in Auburn shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. Verify and try again. He often spoke with pride about his loving wife and amazing children. Rod is well-known as the voice of the Auburn Tigers, serving as the lead broadcaster for Auburn baseball, football and men’s basketball. Rod Bramblett and Paula Bramblett, died Saturday night from injuries suffered in a car accident, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris. Bruce Pearl, Auburn Men’s Basketball Head Coach: “It won’t be the same without Rod. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Rod Bramblett was a United States sportscaster who served as radio play-by-play announcer for Auburn Tigers football, basketball, and baseball. A private burial service for family will follow. There was an error deleting this problem. He continued his career with Auburn Network, Inc., and WANI Radio before taking over the Director of Broadcasting for the radio network.In 1992, Bramblett's year away from WAUD, he worked in Morristown, Tennessee for two different radio stations where he served as the play-by-play voice of Morristown West High School football.He is survived by daughter Shelby Grace and son Joshua Baird of Auburn, Alabama, mother, Vickie Lynn of Valley, Alabama, father Rick Bramblett of Kennesaw, Georgia, brother Brad Lynn of Valley, Alabama, sister Krista Crisp of Atlanta, Georgia, uncle Mike Cates and aunt Lynne Cates of Wilson, North Carolina, and nieces Holly Lynn and Susannah Lynn of LaGrange, Georgia.Bramblett was preceded in death by his wife Paula East Bramblett, his grandmother Dorothy Cates, grandfather Boyd Cates, and stepfather Preston Lynn.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cary Woods Elementary After-School Garden Program and the Auburn City Library in memory of Rod and Paula Bramblett.Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing. 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The memorial service for Roderick Jon Bramblett, Jr., of Auburn, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT at Auburn Arena. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The memorial service for Paula Alicia East Bramblett of Auburn, Alabama will be Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. CT at Auburn Arena. “Rod was a true professional and was always a pleasure to work with. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A private burial will follow the service. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Remembering the Brambletts. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Plant Memorial Trees Opens send flowers url in a new window Rod Bramblett, 53, and Paula, 52, died after their vehicle was hit from behind at an intersection by a 16-year-old driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to Auburn police. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. 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At Thursday’s funeral, Alabama State Rep. and Valley native Debbie Wood spoke about her friendship with Paula. Rod Bramblett was born on November 5, 1965, in Auburn. The former Auburn head basketball coach from 1978-89 recalled several stories and jokes that made Rod laugh, and in recounting them brought joy and laughter to those in the audience. He received national media attention during the 2013 football season for his calls of the game-winning plays against the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Rod Bramblett May 26, 2019 - Voice of Auburn Tigers, Rod Bramblett, and wife Paula pass away Sept. 6, 2019 - Forever Auburn: A legacy built by Rod and Paula Bramblett You can donate here. The service was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Auburn Arena, and the public was invited to attend. Ninety minutes before the game and 20 minutes after it, we spent time talking Auburn basketball. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 1720 Valley View DriveBirmingham, AL 35209(205) 322-6666. Mr. Rod Bramblett. AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - The 16-year-old who was arrested and charged Monday with two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Rod and Paula Bramblett has made bond and has been released from jail, according to Capt. GREAT NEWS! @timothyprogers7: Rod Bramblett, Auburn sportscaster, and wife Paula, die in tragic car accident - Today Show Rod Bramblett, Auburn s… - 2 years ago @pavolocoTD : The Rod and Paula Bramblett memorial fundme page is now up to nearly 325K on a goal of 300K. He was a dreamer with confidence,” Sonny Smith said in his opening words. “Rod Bramblett was a dreamer. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. As good as he was at what he did, he was a better man. I cannot imagine a man more proud to be the Voice of the Auburn Tigers. He was named National Broadcaster of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2013 and was also a three-time winner of the Alabama State Broadcaster of the Year, presented by the National Sports Media Association, in 2006, 2010, and 2013. May 30, 2019 at 9:39 AM CDT - Updated May 30 at 4:56 PM, Gov. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Rod Bramblett (November 5, 1965 – May 25, 2019) was an American sportscaster who served as radio play-by-play announcer for Auburn Tigers football, basketball, and baseball. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Thanks for your help! Both were taken to area hospitals where they died. Year should not be greater than current year. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He started announcing Auburn baseball games in 1993. Remembering Rod and Paula Bramblett: Memorial Service being held at Auburn Arena as the Auburn community remember Tigers play-by-play broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife. He loved Auburn and it showed in his work. Rod Bramblett … All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. All rights reserved. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Rod Bramblett Death – Rod Bramblett Car Accident. We have set your language to By WBRC Staff | May 30, 2019 at 9:39 AM CDT - Updated May 30 at 4:56 PM. Resend Activation Email. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Tonight, we will have a partly to mostly cloudy sky with lows in the middle to upper 50s. Paula Bramblett Biography – Paula Bramblett Wiki. Oops, something didn't work. Visitation is from 12 p.m. until the start of the memorial service at 2 p.m. at Auburn Arena. “All of us in the Auburn Family are devastated by the tragic passing of Rod and Paula Bramblett,” Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene said. Great folks to work with if you want a rental on the Gulf Coast. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Bramblett, a 1988 Auburn graduate, had been the Tigers’ play-by-play announcer for football and basketball since 2003. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. The couple died tragically over Memorial Day weekend in a car accident near the Auburn University campus. Rod Bramblett, the longtime "Voice of the Auburn Tigers," and his wife were killed in a two-car accident Saturday night in Auburn, Alabama, the Opelika-Auburn News reported. Rod Bramblett was the voice of the Auburn Baseball team since 1993. The Reverend Dr. George Mathison will officiate the service. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Finally, what I BELIEVE the most....Let peace reside with us today knowing that his next broadcast will be in heaven. SHELBY TURNS 21 … Sorry! Second-degree murder. Try again. What I think of most...Rod was often proud to say he was from Valley, Ala. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Failed to remove flower. Auburn, Alabama. I found on Findagrave.com. He was a 1988 graduate from Auburn University.Rod broadcasted Auburn University baseball since 1993 and took over as lead announcer for Auburn in 2003, serving as Auburn's voice of football, men's basketball, and baseball.Bramblett was named National Broadcaster of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2013. He became the voice of the football and basketball team in 2003, per Auburn’s school athletics website. The Alabama Department of Public Health reports there are more than 1,000 healthcare providers enrolled to administer the COVID-19 vaccine across the state. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. It was at that time he did play-by-play for Lee-Scott Academy and Auburn High School athletics. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing. She was 52. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cary Woods Elementary After-School Garden Program and the Auburn City Library in memory of Rod and Paula Bramblett. A memorial stands at the intersection in Auburn where Rod and Paula Bramblett were hit by a teen driver in May. Paula Bramblett was the wife of former sportscaster and radio announcer for Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett. On May 25, 2019, Rod and his wife Paula were killed in a deadly car accident. Arrest made in Rod Bramblett accident Posted by … We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. This is a difficult time and we will continue to pray and offer our support to the Bramblett family, especially their children Shelby and Joshua.”. GREAT NEWS! The former Auburn head basketball coach from … Bramblett started his broadcasting career in Lanett, Alabama. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - A visitation and funeral for Rod and Paula Bramblett were held Thursday at Auburn Arena. The memorial service for Roderick Jon Bramblett, Jr., of Auburn, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT at Auburn Arena.