Zera Brannon

Zera Thomas Brannon, age 96, of Puryear, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Benchmark Healthcare of Puryear in Puryear, Tenn.

He was a member of Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.   He formerly worked as a mechanic at Paris Motor Co. in Paris and Wynns Garage in Puryear, TN.   He also formerly taught small engine repair at the Vocational Technical School in Paris, TN.    Zera owned and operated Brannons Garage in Puryear, TN for several years.   He also played music for the Alvis Wall Band on Jackson Radio Stations for several years.

He was born February 19, 1920 in Puryear, TN to the late William Oscar Brannon and the late Grace Wilson Brannon.

Zera was first married to Myrtie Louise Lamb Brannon and she preceded in death Dec. 12, 1983.   He then married Sarah Elizabeth Seymour Brannon and she preceded in death on January 29, 2003.

He is survived by his one Step Son,  Randy Whitehead of Paris, Tenn;  Niece,  Debbie Brannon Kingston of Benton, KY;  two Nephews,  Larry Brannon of Puryear, TN, and  Ricky Brannon of California.

Besides his Wives and Parents, he was also preceded in death by Brothers, Oval Brannon, and Roscoe Douglas Brannon.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, Tenn, where the visitation will be from 9 – 11 am Thursday, June  2, 2016.    The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 am Thursday, June  2, 2016 with Chad Kennedy officiating.

Pallbearers will be Frankie Nance, Mickey Hart, Doug Brannon, Larry Brannon, Don Jones, and John Kingston.

Interment will be at Puryear City Cemetery in Puryear, Tenn.