James W. Brawner

Funeral services for James William Brawner, 84, will be Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church in the Biggersville Community with burial at the church cemetery. Mr. Brawner died July 2 at Dogwood Plantation in Corinth.
He was survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Doris Honnoll Brawner of Biggersville, their daughter, Charlotte Waller (Bill) of Jackson, MS, their son Bruce H. Brawner (Leslie) of Madison, MS, and their son Dr. William C. Brawner (Linda Lee) of Tupelo, MS. Also surviving him are eight grandchildren, Dr. William Waller III of New Orleans, LA, Jeannie Waller of Jackson, MS, Clayton Waller of Jackson, MS, Lauren Brawner of Madison, MS, Bridget Brawner of Birmingham, AL, Beau Brawner of Madison, MS, Will Brawner and Harrison Brawner both of Tupelo, MS.
Mr. Brawner was the eldest of seven children born to the late Sanford and Cora Dee Brawner of Biggersville. He was a long time employee of South Central Bell, retiring in 1989 after forty-one years of service. He was a faithful member of New Hope Presbyterian Church where he was a Sunday School teacher and Elder for thirty years. Mr. Brawner served in the United States Navy during WWII on board the USS Duncan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason with the honorary degree of Knight Commander code of honor. In retirement he enjoyed playing golf.
Nicholas Phillips will officiate the service. Memorials may be made to New Hope Cemetery Fund in care of George Settle, 546 B Hwy. 45, Rienzi, MS 38865.
McPeters Funeral Directors in charge of service and online register at www.dignitymemorial.com