JAMES D. “BOSS HOG” BRAZIER, age 77, of Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from injuries he sustained from a fire at his residence. Mr. Brazier was born in Franklin County, on May 15, 1939, to the late J.D. and Ophelia Smith Brazier. He was a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Brazier retired from Goodman in Fayetteville where he was employed for approximately 30 years as a Die Setter.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Brazier was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brazier on February 4, 2015. He is survived by his sons; Donnie Brazier of Estill Springs, Jimmy Brazier of Belvidere, daughters; Sherry Maxwell and husband Dwight, of Huntland, Sandra Dunn and husband, Larry of Estill Springs, and Pam Daniel of Ardmore, Tenn., Grandchildren; Chrissy Fulmer and husband, Travis, Leeanna Napick and husband, Steven, Miranda Brazier, Andrea Reed and husband, Kermit, Andy Maxwell, Heather Dunn, James Dunn and wife, Anjelica, Kimmy Herd and husband J.K., Several brothers and sisters. 12-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Brazier will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening, May 25, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are scheduled at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 26, with Bro. Winfred Stayton, officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery beside his loving wife, Margaret.