James "Sean" Heatherly

James "Sean" Heatherly obituary, Greenbrier, TN

James "Sean" Heatherly

James Heatherly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier on Feb. 18, 2025.

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James "Sean" Heatherly, age 51 of Old Hickory, TN passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 21st in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Gary Dillard officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening the 20th from 4pm to 8pm and again on Friday the 21st from 10am until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Rev. Gary Dillard officiating. Pallbearers will be Donnie Bowen, Tyler Bowen, Bailey Bowen, Billy Phillips, Steven Phillips and Brad Pearce.
Sean was born in Springfield, TN on April 26, 1973 to the late James Roy Heatherly and Gayle Phillips Smith. He is survived by his mother; sister, Nichole (Donnie) Bowen of Cedar Hill, TN; nephews, Tyler Bowen, Bailey (Knoxlee) Bowen; great-nephew, Weston Bowen and great-niece, Chloe Bowen.
Sean was a Graduate of Jo Byrn's HIgh School class of 1992. He loved the UT Vols, the Oak Ridge Boys singing Elvira, clowns, dogs and watching wrestling.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com

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