Mr. Usery was born and reared in Henderson County the son of the late Obie Robert and Nancy Bradford Usery. He entered the U. S. Navy and served a board a submarine during World War II. He made his home around Jackson and worked as a painter and wall paper hanger. He was married to Louise Bowers for forty four years and she preceded in death in 1992. He married Lucille Scheele in 1996 and they made their home at Luray. Mr. Usery was a member of the Middlefork Road Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed squirrel hunting.He is survived by his wife Lucille Scheele Usery of Luray, and a daughter Diane Fish of Gibson, TN and 4 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters; Mary Thornton of Henderson, Ruthie Climer of Decaturville, and Mable Page of Jackson.He was pre-deceased by a step daughter Donna Marquez in 2008, and 2 sisters; Marie Stanford and Naomi Barr, and three brothers Emeral Usery, Winford Usery, and J. T. Usery.