John E. "Bubba" Bralley

John E. "Bubba" Bralley, 72, of Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Keener and Alma "Kooch" Bralley. Before John's illness, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed street rod runs, a diehard Bama fan, but was most passionate about Civil War history. John never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-sister, Betty Burleson; brother, Jake Bralley; and son, Johnny Bralley, Jr.

John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wilma Short Bralley of the home; daughters, Tina Lowrance and husband, Phil of Jonesborough, TN, Dawn Hyatt of Greeneville, TN, and Leigh Ann Huffman and husband, Lance of Jonesborough, TN; his pride and joy, his six grandchildren who were very close to him, Joshua, Christina, April, Ashley, Erika and Jacob; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Randall Spivey officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lance Huffman, Phil Lowrance and Don Short.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 211 Center Park Dr., Ste 3010, Knoxville, TN 37922, or to the Stateline Baptist Church Building Fund, 1905 Flanders St., Kingsport, TN 37665.

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