Thomas Brabson

Thomas Ulysses Brabson, known to close friends as Pooh Bear and Harambee, 61, departed his life at home, in Knoxville. He graduated Rule High School in 1979. He was well known as a great drummer and lover of music.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Petty- Brabson, parents, Henry and Betty Bishop.

Survivors, brothers, Sherby (Lee Ann) Brabson, Jermon (Ashley) Bishop Sr,; sister, Jevonna (Mark) Vance, Nieces, Dametria, Dayera, Denasia, Jada; nephews, Demarcus, Sr, Demarcus Jr, Kellen, Tyren, Jamarius, Mark Jr, Dominic, Zander, Zane, and Jermon Jr.

Family will receive friends Saturday at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, 2:30pm- 3:00 p.m.; service, 3: 00pm.