John D. Brooksher Jr., 80, of Russellville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was born in Springfield on Feb. 27, 1944 to the late John D. Brooksher Sr. and Louise Martin Brooksher. He was a farmer, worked at Griffin Industries, enjoyed fishing and gardening and was of the Baptist faith.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gracie Brooksher; his sons, Kenneth Brooksher and wife Shannon of Russellville and Michael Brooksher and wife Penny of Adairville; his daughter, Beverly Rippy of Allensville; his brother, Everett Brooksher of Tennessee; and five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for John D. Brooksher Jr. will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Flint Redwine and Bro. Jimmy Gipson officiating with burial to follow in Jarrett Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will continue Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the service hour.
Pallbearers: Bradley Fuston, Dan Barnhill, Chris Brooksher, Dickie Richards, Kenneth Brooksher, Tracy York.