Central Florida leaders remember Randolph Bracy Jr.

Central Florida leaders remember Randolph Bracy Jr.

Political leaders in Central Florida mourned the loss of a community leader.

The Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy Jr. died at age 78, announced New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando. That’s a church Bracy and wife LaVon Bracy founded in 1992.

The couple raised more than a congregation, and became critical leaders in the economic development of Orlando’s minority communities.

Additionally, they raised a political dynasty. The Bracy family includes former state Sen. Randolph Bracy III and sitting state Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis.

The family released a statement to NBC affiliate WESH.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the earthly work of Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr. has been completed. He was a...

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