James Purnell Brinkley Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of James Purnell Brinkley Sr. of Hendersonville, Tennessee, who departed this world on October 20, 2025 at the age of 48. James Purnell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Purnell Brinkley Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid James Purnell farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James Purnell is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Buchanan Brinkley, Sr. and Linda Faye Brinkley; and his brother Perry Leon Brinkley. He is survived by: his siblings, Paul Buchanan "Doober" Brinkley, Jr., Robert Patterson Brinkley, Phillip Ray Brinkley, Linda Paulette Brinkley Jackson and Shannon Brinkley.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside (104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
A dedicated and accomplished artist, Bubba showcased his talents as a painter while also making significant contributions to his family's backhoe business alongside his brother.
