James Nelson McBrayer

James Nelson McBrayer age 81, longtime Maryville business owner, has gone to be with his Lord. McBrayer was the owner of City Shoe Shop, a shoe repair business in Maryville for more than 60 years. Preceded in death by: Father, Joseph Nelson McBrayer; Mother, Bertie Mae Owens McBrayer; Brother, Ronald Harvey McBrayer; Nieces, Janet Jackson and Dena McBrayer. Immediately survived by: Wife of 62 years, Donarieta Watkins McBrayer of Maryville; Daughter & Son-in-law, Jama & Kenneth Godwin of Knoxville; Son & Daughter-in-law, Joe & Brandi Fox McBrayer of Knoxville; Son & Daughter-in-law, Jon & Cindy Cooper McBrayer of Maryville; Brother, Doug McBrayer of Maryville; Sisters & Brothers-in-law, Jeane McBrayer, Joan & Jim Jackson, and Barbara & Lynn Collins of Maryville; Sisters-in-law, Wanda McBrayer & Vickie McBrayer; Grandson, Noah Jones & wife Jennifer of Staunton, VA; Grandsons, Jake, Jordan, Cooper, and Will McBrayer of Maryville; Granddaughters, Hali Jo McBrayer of Maryville; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeca, KS 66675. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Nelson McBrayer please visit our Sympathy Store.