Husband of LUCY GOSNELL BRASHEARS, son of MEREDITH CLAYTON and FRANCIS RACHEL CLAYTON BRASHEARS, both buried in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Spartanburg Hearald Journal, June 22, 1962, page 2. W. D. Brashears, 82, of Campobello Route 2, died Wed. at 6:30 p.m. in a Spartanburg hospital after several years of declining health. Mr. Brashears was born in the Holly Springs community and was the son of the Late Meredith Clayton and Fannie Clayton Brashears. He was a member of the Motlow Creek Baptist Church and of the Men's Bible Class there. Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Lucy Gosnell Brashears; four daughters; Mrs. Ruth Clayton and Vera George, both of Spartanburg, Mrs. Mildred Collins and Elver Bradley both of Campobello Route 2; three sons, Edward of Inman Route 3, Ernest of Travelers Rest Route 1 and Ben Brashears of Park Ridge, Ill; one sister, Mrs. Betty Clayton of Campobello Route 2; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today at 5 p.m. at the Holly Springs Baptist Church by the Rev. W. D. Chesney, W. L. Freeman, Jr., and Wayne Levan. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are: Miles Clayton, Claude and Frank Barnett, Carl Brown, Sam and Jannings Dill. Members of the Men's Bible Class will form the honorary escort. The body is at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Clayton, 711 Farley Avenue in Spartanburg. Wood Mortuary is in charge.

The Baptist Courier, Vol. 94, October 4, 1962, Number 38.
"The members of Motlow Creek Baptist Church pay a tribute of love and respect to Mr. WILLIE BRASHEARS whom God called away on June 20, 1962. He was one of humility, sincerity and quiet faith. Due to failing health over a period of time he was unable to attend church services, but was a member of the Extension Department and appreciated all who visited him. Our Sumpathy goes to the wife and children as we bow in submission to God's will. We pray that they will be comforted through the presence of the Holy Spirit. - Reporter"