Mr. Gerald Lynn “Redbone” Brendle: Obituary

Gerald Lynn “Redbone” Brendle, age 66, of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. “Redbone”, as he was affectionately called, was a son of the late Pender and Mattie McDaniel Brendle. He had worked for the Tennessee Copper Company as a Timberman. He served our country in Vietnam in the U.S.Army and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a very tenatious and persistant person who loved hunting, fishing and fast cars.

He is survived by children, Andrew Brendle, Vanessa Brendle and Kelly Brendle; brothers, Charles “Indian” Brendle and Bill Brendle; sister, Alma Thomason.

Mr. Brendle was cremated and a private service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.