Bernie Brazle, age 79 of McMinnville, passed away Thursday morning October 3, 2019 at NHC of McMinnville.

 He was a Mason for 50 years and a longtime member of the Shriners and served in the Tennessee National Guard. Mr. Brazle was the manager of Lays 5 & 10 Store also worked for the City of McMinnville and was a member of Blues Hill Church of Christ.

 He was born to parents April 14, 1940 the late Hershal and Alberta Hoover Braswell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Gail Potter; great -granddaughter, Evelyn Brazle.

  He is survived by his children, Joyce (Shane) Hollis of McMinnville, and Nathan Brazle of McMinnville; grandchildren, Nicole Simpson, Candace Hollis, Holly Potter, Krisann Parks, Megan Brazle, Lily Brazle, Isabella Sevier, Easton Brazle; great-grandchildren, Cody Simpson, Gage Simpson, Lakelyn Simpson, Brayden Hollis, Asa Jones, Asher Jones, Bently Parks, Savannah Parks, Skyler Brazle, Alexis Sevier; sisters, Faye Reed, Louise Foster, and Martha Parker; brother, Ray (JoAnn) Brazle; girlfriend, Joan Nave, special care giver, Sandy Collins.

 Funeral service was held Sunday October 6, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro, David Gilley officiating. Burial followed in Blues Hill Cemetery.

 Serving as pallbearers were Cody Simpson, Gage Simpson, Brayden Hollis, Paul Smart, Heath Collins and Dewayne Rackley. Honorary pallbearers were Asa Jones, Asher Jones and Easton Brazle.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

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