October 3, 2019
Bernie Brazle age 79 of McMinnville, passed away Thursday morning October 3, 2019 at NHC of McMinnville. He was born to parents April 14,1940 the late Hershal and Hazzie Hoover Braswell . In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Gail Potter; great -granddaughter, Evelyn Brazle. 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 manger of Lays 5 & 10 Store also worked for the City of McMinnville and was a member of Blues Hill Church of Christ. 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 services will be 2 p.m. Sunday October 6, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro, David Gilley officiating and burial will be in Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 p.m. There will be a Masonic Service on Saturday 6 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.