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Horry Spurgeon Browder

March 1, 1929 — June 24, 2019

Horry Spurgeon Browder, Jr. was born March 1, 1929 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Horry Spurgeon and Eather Mae Weatherford Browder.

He was united in marriage to Mary Frances Cherry on July 27, 1952.

Mr. Browder was a graduate of Selmer High School. He owned and operated Browder's Clothing Store in Selmer for more than 50 years. When he was younger, Mr. Browder served in the Tennessee National Guard. He was an active member of AA for almost 60 years, dedicating his life to helping others achieve the sobriety he was blessed to obtain. Mr. Browder was a faithful member of Selmer First Baptist Church. Fishing was a hobby he enjoyed when able.

Mr. Browder was born to eternal life on June 24, 2019 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 3 Months, 23 Days. He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Mary Frances (Cherry) Browder of Selmer, TN; three daughters: Diane Graham and husband John of Huntsville, AL, Dr. Cherry Cockrell and husband Dr. David Cockrell of Stillwater, OK, and Linda Brewer and husband Jeff of Selmer, TN; six grandchildren: Sarah Graham, Jonathan Graham, Rebekah (Graham) Reed, Dr. Cherry Beth Hakim, Shepard Cockrell, and Matthew Brewer; two great grandchildren, Landon Gandy and Bentley Reed; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Browder was preceded in death by three sisters: Maxine Littlefield, Christine Clinard, and Sybil Bramble.

Memorials may be made to Aspell Recovery Center-110 McCowat, Jackson, TN 38305 or JACOA-900 East Chester Street, Jackson, TN 38301.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Thursday, June 27, 2019

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Service

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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