Dan Edward Brawner

Published 9:30 am Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Lebanon, TN – A lifelong artist, outdoorsman, and revered Nashville art director, Dan E. Brawner, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was a constant source of inspiration to family and friends due to his innate kindness, immense talent and passion for life.

He is survived by a devoted wife of 58 years, Shirley Del Brawner (nee Barker); sons Dan (Becky), Eddie (Sharon), daughter Emily (William), grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, Lindsey, Will; sisters Clare B. Davenport, Charlotte B. Allen, and Barbara B. Kilgus.

Family and friends will gather to remember Mr. Brawner on Friday, January 4, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday the 5th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with memorial services beginning at noon in Bryant Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, TN, 415 West Main St. 37087 with Pastor Bucky Hesson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Dan E. Brawner Scholarship Fund for Artistic Development at Western Kentucky University. https://www.wku.edu/chf/brawner/. Donations may also be mailed to Dan E. Brawner Scholarship Fund, c/o College Heights Foundation, 1906 College Heights Blvd. 41016, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Checks should be made to College Heights Fdn. Please note Dan E. Brawner Scholarship in the memo line.