Billy Eugene Brunson, 80, retired self-employed carpenter, painter, farmer, and former long-time resident of Highland Avenue, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at St. Thomas Hospice. Services conducted Monday at Oakes & Nichols with burial in Godwin-Chappell Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19. A native of Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Eugene Brunson and Flora Lovell Brunson and served in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include nieces, Brenda (Steve) Westmoreland, Teresa Walters, Cindy (Larry) Swift, and Sherry (Tommy) Underwood; nephews, Leonard Wayne 'Rusty' (Brenda) Baker and Keith 'Oop' (Tonya) Baker; several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelia Hedrick King Brunson, April 18, 2006; sisters, Hattie Frances Harris, Betty Ruth Baker Massey, and Jo Ann Sims; nephew Michael Harris; and great-nephew, Jeremy Ray Allen.
Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors.
Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors.
Billy Eugene Brunson, 80, retired self-employed carpenter, painter, farmer, and former long-time resident of Highland Avenue, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at St. Thomas Hospice. Services conducted Monday at Oakes & Nichols with burial in Godwin-Chappell Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19. A native of Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Eugene Brunson and Flora Lovell Brunson and served in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include nieces, Brenda (Steve) Westmoreland, Teresa Walters, Cindy (Larry) Swift, and Sherry (Tommy) Underwood; nephews, Leonard Wayne 'Rusty' (Brenda) Baker and Keith 'Oop' (Tonya) Baker; several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelia Hedrick King Brunson, April 18, 2006; sisters, Hattie Frances Harris, Betty Ruth Baker Massey, and Jo Ann Sims; nephew Michael Harris; and great-nephew, Jeremy Ray Allen.
Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors.
Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors.
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