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Jimmy Bracey

January 18, 1930 - December 18, 2021

James “Jimmy” Ervin Bracey, age 91 of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Pleasant View on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00AM with Bro. Randy Riggs and Bro. Mike Hollis officiating. Burial will follow in Good Springs Cemetery with Justin Bracey, Daniel Hogue, Josh Hogue, Weston Bracey, Robert Nicholson, and Wayne Hunter serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Tuesday, December 21st from 4-7PM and again on Wednesday at the church from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 11:00AM. Mr. Bracey was born on January 18, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Robert “Goat” and Jewell Marie Binkley Bracey. He was retired after 22 years from the Cheatham County School System as a Maintenance Supervisor. He also worked as a shoe sewer for Genesco. He was a “jack of all trades” who helped many with his electrician skills. He was often heard to say “At’s good enough.” He loved all Chevrolet and antique cars, driving fast, and watching Nascar. Mr. Bracey was the oldest remaining member of Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church where he taught adult Sunday School classes and served as a Deacon for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Blanche Alexine Parsons Bracey; daughter, Elizabeth Karene Newman; brothers, Fred Bracey and Charles Bracey; sister, Nadine Bracey Enderby; granddaughter, Judith Sloan Bracey; grandson-in-law, Clarence King; and step-mother, Annie Capps Bracey. Survivors include his sons, Randell (Terri) Bracey and Lynn (Valerie) Bracey; daughter, Vera (Keith) Hogue; son-in-law, Ricky Newman; grandchildren, Yeolanda King, Justin (Mary Margaret) Bracey, Daniel (Maggie) Hogue, Josh (Karah) Hogue, and Weston Bracey; step-grandchildren, Wayne (Amanda) Jones, Joshua Jones, Jessica (Shawn) Partin, Greg (Sarah) Carter, and Ashley (Greg) Stevens; nineteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Good Springs Playground Fund, 2330 Goodsprings Road, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

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James “Jimmy” Ervin Bracey, age 91 of Pleasant View, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Pleasant View on Wednesday, December... View Obituary & Service Information

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