Frank Bratten Pursell, 80, of Woodbury passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. A native of Wilson Co., he was the son of the late Henry Franklin Pursell and Elizabeth Morris Pursell.
He is survived by his children, Kristie Bailey (Leon) Chaffin of Eagleville, Jamie (Kenny) Pewitt of Lascassas and Brad (Patti) Pursell of Auburntown; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Still, Erica (Ryan) Garrett, McKenzie (Spencer) Bennett, Sarah Motley (Jordan Fann) and Colton (Sarah Grace) Pursell; great grandchildren, McKinlee and Pailyn Still, Jackson Bennett, Annalynn, Neyland, Wylie Kate and Briggs Garrett; step granddaughter, Katelyn Conner; siblings, Linda (Lonnie) Smith of Woodbury, Connie Alsup of Lebanon, Doug (Cheyrel) Pursell of Auburntown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Thomas Pursell and his siblings, Erma Reagan, Pearl Hale, Robbie Dean Kent, Mary Sue Gilley and Jimmy Pursell.
A member of the Auburn Baptist church, he was retired as a heavy equipment and backhoe operator. Frank enjoyed fishing, buck dancing, his Pepsi’s and most of all spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Woodbury Funeral Home.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave memories and condolences for his family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net