James Thomas (Tommy) Brush was born May 9, 1930 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Edward and Belva Phillips Brush.He was united in marriage to Billie Jo Marshall on November 21,1953. Mr. Brush worked as a department manager at Harwood Manufacturing in Adamsville TN, and as a foreman at the Brown Shoe factory . He attended the First United Methodist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. His two favorite hobbies were fishing and working in the yard.Mr. Brush departed this life on March 16, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 10 Months, 7 Days.In addition to his parents, Mr. Brush was preceded in death by two sisters, Bobbie Cromwell, Brenda Griffin; and a brother, Kenneth Brush.He is survived by his wife Mrs. Billie Jo (Marshall) Brush of Adamsville, TN; a daughter, Shelia Brush Payne and husband Donnie of Hermitage, TN; a sister, Betty Harville of Adamsville, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.