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ALVIN BRASHER Obituary

BRASHER, ALVIN J. - age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. Member of John Sevier Baptist Church. WWII Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, 32 degree Mason with Mascot Lodge # 738 F & AM, Former Charter Member of Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Preceded in death by parents, David and Ida Brasher; siblings, Freeland, Robert, Dallas, Johnny, David Brasher, Mary Burchett. Survived by wife, Bobbie Brasher; sons, Pat Brasher, Bradley Brasher and wife, Julie; daughter, Linda Bower; sister, Jewell Ingram; special granddaughter, Briley; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A special thanks to UT Hospice and the physicians, nurses and chaplains for their care. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Beckham officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Monday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 a.m. interment with Military Honors provided by East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Active pallbearers: Butch Brasher, Brian Harrell, Charles Beckham, Gerald Cardwell, Bob Gregg and Ricky Parker. Honorary pallbearers: "The Hardees Gang". The family will receive friends 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com






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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2012.

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Sandy Kelley Crawford

November 21, 2012

Bobbie, Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Alvin. Please know I am thinking of you all.

Connie HATMAKER-MERCIER

November 19, 2012

Bobbie and Pat,
I have know you and Alvin for most of my life. I have always loved you and respected you for the life you live. Our loss of Alvin on earth is Heavens gain. Bobbie, please call me when you can. 745-1115. I am sorry I am unable to be with you now, but you are in my prayers. May God wrap His arms and give you peace in knowing you will be without him less time than you will be with him. Life is a vapor....Heaven is forever.
Pat, you were blessed with a wonderful, God fearing man for a dad. Know in your heart that he loved you and his family with all his heart. He leaves big shoes to walk in.
God bless each of you!!!

Marty McMillan

November 19, 2012

Pat , so sorry the hear of your Fathers passing . God bless you and your family . Marty McMillan/David Edens

John Whited

November 19, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family.Thanks for your service to our country and your community.

CONNIE&JOHN AYERS

November 19, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jon Phipps

November 18, 2012

Bobbie, we are so sorry for your loss. I wish we could have been there for you.

Sheila Crumley Thompson

November 18, 2012

A good friend and co-worker of my Daddy's(Stump Crumley) for many years. Thinking of you Bobbie and family.

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