William Daniel Brookshire

William married Susan E. Shoun on 25 Mar 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Peter L. Shoun, Sr. and Elizabeth Slimp) was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Julia Heaton on 20 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Thomas Andrew Heaton and Mary Dillon) was born on 19 Dec 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Oct 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cassie married Baxter Roberts on 19 Apr 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Baxter (son of Dr. John Mason Roberts and Catherine Phillippi) was born on 24 Sep 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1974 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Bonnie Mae Carver about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie (daughter of Elijah Carver and Nancy (Carver)) was born on 15 Oct 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 2013 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY – Mr. Billy Carroll Brookshire, better known as "Bill", age 85 of Mountain City, passed away Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 at his home. Mr. Brookshire was born in Mountain City, TN on June 7, 1933 to the late Samuel Stacy and Bonnie Mae Carver Brookshire. He was one of the original founders of Johnson County Bank in 1975 and he became president in 1983, and he had served on the JCB Board of Directors consistently through the years. Mr. Brookshire is survived by his two loving daughters, Teresa Sillstrop and husband, Ted, of Greer, SC and Bonnie Reece and husband, Chris, of Mountain City, TN; his sister, Nancy Garrick, of Mountain City, TN; his two brothers, Richard Brookshire and wife Lillian, of Boone, NC, and Jack Brookshire and wife, Louise, of Maryland; several nieces and nephews and his extended family, the employees of Johnson County Bank and their spouses, and many special friends. He also liked spending time with his two step grandchildren, Jack Dedrick and Anna Marie Dedrick, both of Wilmington, NC.

Bill will be fondly remembered by his friends and family as deeply devoted to his daughters and their deceased mother Myrtle Duncan Brookshire. Since he lost his father in his teens, as the eldest son, Bill became the patriarch on whom his mother and siblings could rely for help and support. Some of the community projects Bill enjoyed supporting included the 4-H Poultry Project, Little League Baseball teams, Heritage Hall, The JC Arts Center, and The JC Senior Heating Assistance.

Bill Brookshire was the quintessential self-made man who achieved success in life with passion, courage, and dedication. Because of his energy and ingenuity, he was able to live well, but he also lived good. He cared about the people of our community and often reached out to those in need. His willingness to step out at great risk in order to grow a new bank for our community showed strength and courage. This bold move contributed to the growth of Johnson County on many levels.

Because of his accomplishments and contributions to our county, Bill Brookshire's legacy will live on for generations. And as Shakespeare wrote: His life was gentle, and the elements mixed so well in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, This was a man.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:00pm at Dewey Christian Church, 3548 Hwy 67W, with Preacher C.D. "Bud" Gentry and Preacher Frank Ransom officiating. A private burial will be held at Brookshire Cemetery with Preacher Bill Worley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2018; three hours prior to the funeral service. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to: Johnson County Senior Heating Assistance, PO Box 208, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Pallbearers are as follow: Dennis Wills, Gavin Reece, Roger Reece, Matthew Lewis, Jamie Meade and Daniel McEwen. Honorary pallbearers are as follow: Ricky Brookshire, Truett Pleasant, Tim Brown, Brad Reece, William Cockett, Christopher Mullins, Tommy Greene, Gerald Buckles, George Lowe, Freddy Norris, Porter Stout, Paul Dunn, Danny Hammons, Carroll Garland, Doug Blevins and Mike Wills.

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On December 29th God received a special angel into Heaven. Dennis Jack Brookshire, 84 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of 54 years and his children. Born February 2, 1935 in Doeville, TN, he was the son of the late Samuel and Bonnie Carver Brookshire.

Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post No. 194 and was formerly employed as a truck driver by A1 Sales and Service of Havre de Grace, MD.

Jack is survived by his wife, Louise Brookshire of Port Deposit, MD; daughter, Vicki Lynn Brookshire; son, Scott Lee Brookshire; two grandchildren, Jocelynn Duvall and Levi Brookshire; brother, Richard Brookshire; sister, Nancy Garrick; and many special friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Brookshire; mother, Bonnie Carver Brookshire; and brother, Billy Carroll Brookshire.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Amedisys Foundation in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2020, 11 AM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., of Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020, 6 PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, MD.

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The family of Nancy Brookshire Garrick are saddened to announce the passing of their dear Aunt, Sister, Stepmother and Grandmother on October 22, 2021. Nancy was born in Johnson County on April 10, 1938 to the late Samuel Stacy Brookshire and Bonnie Mae Carver Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace I. Garrick; brothers, Billy C. Brookshire and Dennis Jack Brookshire; sister, Janet Sue Brookshire and sister-in-law, Myrtle D. Brookshire.

Nancy had a long and eventful life that included working for the FBI for a few years after graduating from JCHS, then traveling to Miami on a bus at age nineteen to seek her fortune. There she was employed as Office Receptionist for Mershon, Sawyer, Johnston, Dunwoody and Cole Attorneys at Law for forty years.

Upon retiring in 1997, she and husband Wally moved to the mountains where they built their lovely home, and she became both neighbor and caretaker for Granny Bonnie her mother. It was here she would become known not only for her signature hats and sundresses, but also as a master gardener evidenced by the beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs so lovingly placed and attended on her Circle Drive lawn.

During the last twenty plus years of her life, she contributed greatly to her beloved community by sharing her many talents with her friends and neighbors. As a member of the Johnson County Garden Club, she played a vital role in implementing the annual garden tours which became popular as an inspirational and educational experience for local gardeners, young and experienced. The Sunflower Festival was one of her inspirations as well. She also served on the Downtown Beautification Committee, a hard-working group who inspired the lamppost and bridge decorations, along with several other projects over the years. As a lover of the holidays, she worked diligently to organize the Christmas Tree lighting events on the Courthouse lawn for several years. As a member of the JC Arts Council, she organized the first Juried Art Show in Johnson County and as its President she became instrumental in the creation of the JC Center for the Arts and with the establishment of the Musical Heritage Mural project, along with a successful Garden Walk fund raiser. The artistic community, along with Johnson County at large, were greatly enhanced by her generosity, her dedication, her energy and her talent.

Those left to cherish her memories include her brother, Richard Brookshire, Sr. and wife Lillian; nieces and nephews Teresa Brookshire Sillstrop and husband Ted, Bonnie Brookshire Reece and husband Chris, Ricky Brookshire and wife Ginny, Jennifer Brookshire, Christie Brookshire Moll and husband Floris, Holly Brookshire, Chantelle Moll, Haleigh Moll, Camden Brookshire, Parker Moll; cousins, Carolyn Wolfe, Haylee Wolfe; stepdaughters, Alice Garrick Lichtenstein, Kathryn A. Garrick; granddaughters, Melissa Lichtenstein Lance and husband Lee, Meredith Lichtenstein Cone and husband Matt, Brittany Garrick, and great grandson Andre Asher Lance. Also her beloved cat Reggie.

Special friends include Jackie Warden, Betty Plummer, Callie Stewart, Mary Nave, Nancy Wills, Joan Arnold, Johnson County Bank Family, Johnson County Arts Center Family, Suba’s Restaurant Employees, Brenda Church, Glenda Smith, Circle Drive Neighbors and La Cucina Italian Kitchen Employees.
A special thank you to Annis Jesse, Pat Woods, Nancy Townsend, Monika Burgess and Amedisys Home Health and Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Dewey Christian Church. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Minister C.D. Bud Gentry officiating. The burial will follow at the Brookshire Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Brookshire, Chris Reece, Ted Sillstrop, Floris Moll, Matt Cone and Danny Hammons. Honorary Pallbearers are Truett Pleasant, Porter Stout, Bill Grindstaff, John Brookshire, Lee Lance, David Wilson, Freddy Norris, Johnson County Bank Directors, Bill Church, Dan White and Jack Rollins.