James Purnell "Bubba" Brinkley, Sr.

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Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville

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October 21, 2025

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville

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October 21, 2025

James Brinkley, Sr. Obituary

James Purnell "Bubba" Brinkley, Sr., age 48 of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025. A dedicated and accomplished artist, Bubba showcased his talents as a painter while also making significant contributions to his family's... Read James Brinkley, Sr.'s Obituary