Nebraska Bevly's Obituary
Nebraska "Bras" Bevly, 61, of Decatur, departed this life on Monday, December 24, 2007 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
"Bras" was born September 4, 1946, in Laforge, MO, the son of Edward and Annie Mae Higgerson Bevly. He married Doris Wesley on August 27, 1994.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Doris of Decatur; daughter, Phyllis Lonnie Ruff of Decatur; grandson, Lonnie Ruff II of Decatur; brothers: Edward Mary Bevly, Jimmy Carolyn Bevly, Leautry Bevly, and Rondal Bevly all of Chicago; sisters: Minnie Ray Spruill of Chicago, and Dorothy Bevly of New Madrid, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters: Catherine and Mildred Bevly.
Visitation will be 11 to 12 pm Saturday, December 28, 2007, in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Farewell and Tribute service at 12 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Nebraska "Bras" Bevly is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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