Mashburn

Mr. Ernest C. “Junior” Mashburn, Jr., age 64, of Smithville passed away August 10, 2017.  Funeral service was held Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Brad Murphy officiated, with interment in Hale Cemetery. 

He was born in Alabama on May 24, 1953.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest C. Mashburn, Sr. and Mildred Louise Cox Mashburn.  Also, preceded by his first wife, Joann Mashburn; a brother, Joe Mashburn; a sister, Edith Spurlock; and by four grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie “Peanut” Mashburn of Smithville; sons, Ray Mashburn of Smithville, Joel Lee Mashburn of Trousdale County, Bobby Joe Mashburn of Shelbyville; step-sons, Jeremy Alan Lane of Smithville and Derrick Wayne Lane of Bradyville; daughters, Lisa Moody of Woodbury, Rachel Mashburn of Woodbury, Brenda Lee Fulton of Kentucky; step-daughters, Jessica Lane (Lonnie Brown) of Dowelltown and Ceysha (Doug) Berger of New York; brothers, James Mashburn of Smithville, Jerry Mashburn of Woodbury, and Charles Gene Mashburn of Alabama; sisters, Kathy Gulley, Linda McNeese, and Sue Grayson, all of Alabama; 25 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Mashburn was a hard worker.  During his life, he did many things including working at saw mills, boat repair, and Wolf’s Tree Service.  He was a loving husband, always treating his wife with respect.  He loved going to yard sales to pick up deals for fun and to make a little money.  He was talented with his hands.  He made rings from coins and made many unusual things with wood.  One of his pass-times was going fishing.  Spending time with family was important to him.  He attended the Church of Jesus.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to assist with funeral expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home

Smith Funeral Home, Woodbury, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

August 16, 2017