Stephen Juan Braly

Stephen Juan Braly obituary, Lawrenceburg, TN

Stephen Juan Braly

Stephen Braly Obituary

Visit the Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Stephen Juan “Haystack” Braly, age 61, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away February 23, 2025. Stephen was born November 10, 1963 in Pulaski, TN to the late Charles Ray Braly and Leona Marie Haynes Braly. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.

Stephen was often found working on the farm or in a factory. He enjoyed attending tractor pulls and political events. He was very involved in his community attending many social gatherings. Stephen enjoyed time with his family and friends and always teaching valuable life lessons.

Stephen is survived by his children, Tosha and Brandi Braly; brothers, Michael Ray Braly Sr. of Ethridge, TN, Rodney L. Braly of McMinnville, TN, and Franklin Keith Braly of Lawrenceburg, TN; 2 nephews; 1 niece; 6 great nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be a memorial service at a later date where family and friends will be invited to share stories and memories of Haystack.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral expenses of Mr. Stephen “Haystack” Braly at PO Box 8 Chapel Hill, TN 37034.

Services are in the care of Lawrence Funeral Home, 203 S. Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN. 37034. 931-364-2233 www.lawrencefuneral.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services

203 South Horton Pkwy P.O. Box 8, Chapel Hill, TN 37034

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