Mr. Paul Edward “Eddie” Brookshire Jr., age 66, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 15, 1958, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Paul Brookshire Sr. of Blountville and Shirley Brookshire of Jonesborough.
Eddie graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1976. He attended Tennessee Tech and early on found a passion in the restaurant business. He was the district manager for Pizza Hut for over 20 years and managed Cracker Barrel, NASCAR Café, and retired from Logan’s Roadhouse to become a professional papaw. Eddie was a lifelong fan of NASCAR and the TN Vols. He loved attending rock concerts, fishing, gardening, and relaxing at the beach. Eddie also loved cruising around town in his Camaro and going on family cruises.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Brookshire and a sister, Deborah Renay Brookshire, grandparents, Claude & Eva Willis and Conley & Juanita Brookshire.
In addition to his mother and father, Eddie is survived by his children, Kristan Spear (Jody) of Jonesborough, Grant Brookshire (Karmie) of Gray, Summar Brookshire of Jonesborough; grandchildren, Reed Ginnings, Rhylee Spear, River Spear, Ember Brookshire, Kanzlie Ross-Brookshire, Tayman Hill-Brookshire; brother, Gary Brookshire; nieces, Chauntee Brookshire, and Breeann Brookshire (Mike); great-nieces, Reagan Sewell, Harley Harris and Hunter Gallo.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. David Powers officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, prior to the service.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hamblen Memory Gardens in Morristown.
Pallbearers will be Gary Brookshire, Reed Ginnings, Jody Spear, Grant Brookshire, Nick Norwood, Justin Edwards, Rhylee Spear, and Fred Sutton.
The family would like to thank his special friends, Barbara, Jackie, and Lisa for their care and support.
10/18/2024
Gwendolyn Smith
Dearest Kristan,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's transition to Glory. I know he was a fine man. Mat GOD comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you all. Eddie was one of a kind and it was a privilege to have been one of his many caregivers. He meant so much to us,he always had a smile for you no matter what your day was like. We will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all.
What a reunion they’re all having! I know it’s hard on those left behind but take solace in his renewal and peace. May you all find comfort in the smiles you’ll have every time you remember what an amazing Dad you had!
I'm so heartbroken for the passing of Eddie Brookshire. He was of my Best Friends and someone I could look up to. He was had a Positive Attitude and supported me in anything I did. He always knew how to make me smile or laugh. My heart ❤️ goes out to his family. May God Bless them and Comfort them during this time. It was a Blessing to be able to know Eddie and take care of him. He's gone from this Earth but will Never be forgotten. His memory lives on in my heart. I Love you Eddie. RIP!! ❤️❤️
