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John Brinkley Obituary
Hillsborough - John (JD) Brinkley, 88 (Dec 20, 1927 - April 26, 2016), died on Tuesday after an extended illness. John was the son of John Robert and Bonnie Brinkley. He grew up in North Carolina mountain community of Burnsville. He lived in the mountains until he went in the Navy where he served on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany during the Korean War. After his military service he returned to his beloved mountains and settled in Asheville and lived there for almost 60 years. In 2012 he moved to central North Carolina to be closer to family.
John worked for several companies including Smokey Mountain Petroleum and Dixie Bearings, but he spent most of his career as a maintenance supervisor at Sayles Biltmore Bleachery. He retired in 1990 to pursue his passion for gardening and fishing full time.
John met his future wife, Frances Riddle, in high school and they were married for 67 years. They had two children, Debora and Joel; three grandchildren, Ben, Thomas and Rebecca; and two great grandchildren. John has one surviving sister, Barbara.
John will be laid to rest after a memorial service on Tuesday May 3, 2016, 12 noon, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. in Hillsborough. Online condolences may be made at www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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jack chapman
May 1, 2016
to the family of J. D.
my name is Jack Chapman. I meet J D in 1952, we both enlisted in the navy for A four year tour of duty. J D and I begin A friendship that would get us thru 13 weeks of navy boot camp in San Diego. Ca.
Frances and family, I know you will miss J D and I will miss him as A buddy and friend.
I will always remember the 13 weeks we spent together.
may God bless in this time of sorry
Sandra Bowers
April 30, 2016
Dear Mrs Brinkley. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Brinkley. You both were always so pleasant and nice. It was certainly a pleasure to talk with you and be your friend through the years. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
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