Truman Brawner, 88, of Piggott died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott.

He was born April 8, 1916, in Pollard, the son of the late John Henry and Florence Crocker Brawner.

He was united in marriage to Mary Lee Rogers on March 10, 1934. They had five children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Brawner; two sons, Pharis Brawner and Roger Brawner; one daughter, Anna Jean Birchett; three brothers, Leon Brawner, Denver Brawner and Paul Brawner; and two sisters, Lois Brandt and Imogene Green.

He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Newman of St. Louis; one son, Bob Brawner of Piggott; four grandsons, Chris Brawner, Dan Brawner, Steve Birchett and Michael Birchett; four great-grandchildren, Cory, Sabrina, Morgan and Savannah; one sister, Norene Braden of Pollard; one brother, Elmer Brawner of Springdale, Ark.; son-in-law, Garry Birchett; a special niece, Elanor Toombs; a very special friend, Maggie; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Jerry Morgan officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Brawner, Dan Brawner, Steve Birchett, Mike Birchett, Leroy Brawner and Johnny Brawner.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.