William Bruce McBrayer, age 60, of Farner, TN passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Bruce was a native of the Copper Basin area and was preceded in death by parents, Allen Fain and Maggie Josephine Farmer McBrayer and a brother, J.B. McBrayer. He was a self-employed carpenter, among his many talents he enjoyed woodworking, cross stitch and other crafts. He was an accomplished musician who was well respected in the community. He was an Ordained Minister of twelve years and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church.He is survived by daughter, Sarah (Brent) Smith of Dunlap, TN; siblings, Joyce Blackmon of Turtletown, TN, Blanche (Steve) Coleman of Murphy, NC, Brenda (Greg) Ellis of Cleveland, TN; grandchild, Ethan Newman; sister-in-law, Andrea McBrayer of Cleveland, TN; five nieces, one nephew, several great nieces and nephews.A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM from the Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Dickey officiating. Music will be by Janice Reid and Richard Taylor. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bruce to the Gideon's International c/o Polk County Gideon Camp P.O. Box 151 Ocoee, TN 37361 or the Farner Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund c/o Lawrence Hyatt, 6000 Hwy 68, Farner, TN 37333. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour of 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent online to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Memorial Service Wednesday, June 14, 2017 2:00 PM Liberty Baptist Church Hwy 294 Murphy, NC 28906