Braxton Ponder

Braxton Ponder didn't start carving wood until he was 70 years old. His brother sent him a carving, and Braxton figured he could do that as well. It soon became a full time career.
Braxton spent most of his life traveling the world with the military. He later settled down and ran a country grocery store with his wife. After retiring, the couple turned the store into their home. Braxton passed away in 2001.

Braxton Ponder

BRAXTON PONDER
Born 1915
Died 2001
Lives Nauvoo, Alabama

Braxton Ponder didn't start carving wood until he was 70 years old. His brother sent him a carving, and Braxton figured he could do that as well. It soon became a full time career.
Braxton spent most of his life traveling the world with the military. He later settled down and ran a country grocery store with his wife. After retiring, the couple turned the store into their home. Braxton passed away in 2001.

"Rooster"

"Noah's Ark"



Braxton carved out his works with a pocket knife. His wife bought him a fancier set of carving tools, but he preferred to work with the trusty knife he'd grown used to. . He created a variety of Biblical scenes, lots of animals, and various cowboys, Indians, and farmers.



	"The Last Supper"
		Xmas Tree Ornaments

"Rams"

Jack Poppitz

BF Perkins