Thomas Wayne PURSLEY

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Thomas Wayne Pursley, age 46, was born January 19, 1960 and died January 14, 2007 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A self-employed truck driver, he was the son of Georgia Smith Pursley of McMinnville and the late John Charles Pursley. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Chris Wheatley of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Jailyn, Sebastian and Alexander Wheatley all of McMinnville; companion and family, Brenda Myers and Tara Perry and Lora Thomas all of McMinnville; two brothers, Charles Pursley and Ronnie Huff both of McMinnville; half-brother, Steve Pursley of Tullahoma, TN and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and interment was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Shellsford Cemetery with Don Hill officiating.