Graveside funeral service for Frank Lawson Gulley, age 92, of Kelso, TN, will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Shady Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Born on September 11, 1933, in Franklin County, Tennessee, Lawson was the son of the late Johnson Russell Gulley and Ina Pearl Benson Gulley. A hard worker and outdoorsman, he spent his life farming, milking cows, working as a bricklayer, and tending to his garden. He was a faithful member of the Corders Crossroads Church of Christ where he taught Sunday School for more than 30 years. Mr. Gulley passed away on September 8, 2026, at Elk River Health and Rehab.
Survivors include his children, Brenda (Billy) Hargrove of Cullman, AL, Pat (Susan) Gulley of Kelso, Ronnie (late Deborah) Gulley of Kelso, and Wendell (Kasie) Gulley of Fayetteville; special grandson and caregiver, Dustin Wilson; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and siblings, Jimmy Gulley, Roger Gulley, and Shirley Steel.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Frank Lawson Gulley.
4 Comments To "Frank Lawson Gulley"
#1 Comment By Connie Arnold On September 8, 2026 @ 1:15 pm
Pat so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a nice man and a good Sunday school teacher learned a lot from him. He help brick my parent’s house. Connie Arnold
#2 Comment By Wanda Shelton On September 8, 2026 @ 1:20 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
#3 Comment By Eloise Hudgins On September 8, 2026 @ 8:46 pm
Pat, Jimmy, Roger and all the family I am so sorry to learn of Lawson’s passing. So many good memories of when we were all younger and at Stateline and raising our children. I cannot be there with you tomorrow as I will babysitting 3 of my great grands. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers though. Love u all, Eloise
#4 Comment By Evie Doud On September 11, 2026 @ 2:06 pm
He was a good man him and Gw Gulley would take my boys fishing on the week end stay there all week endhisife and me would go some she is a great lady Mr. Gulley was a great man