Mr. G.T. Brandon, passed away peacefully at age 96, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House on Friday, October 28, 2022.
He was born on March 26, 1926, to E.B. And Ruby Brandon in Calloway County, Kentucky.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Earl and John Brandon and sisters, Elva Wilson and Jere Kendrick.
G.T. was a proud veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy in the Philippines. It was his Navy tour where he developed his love of Boats and Water. He served his country and proudly flew the American Flag in his yard for everyone to see.
He married the love of his life, Beauton in Corinth, Mississippi, in 1949. They made their home and raised the family in Murray. Beauton tirelessly cared for him all the 73 years of marriage.
G.T. loved the outdoors especially his John Deere Tractor, George Jones, and his constant companion "Mickey" his boxer. He loved his family and friends and anyone in need. He was always the first to offer help and support no matter the need.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Beauton Brandon; son. Roger Brandon and wife Dawn; daughter, Janice Brandon; brother, Howard Brandon and wife Ruth; sister-in-law, Evon Kelley; grandchildren, Tracie Bishop and husband Jarrod, Candice Stinson and husband James; step grandchildren, Noel Scarbrough and Brook Venice and husband Joe; great granddaughter, Jessica Hurst; step great grandchildren, Lilly and Emma Scarbrough, John and Luka Venice and Toby Allbritten; many nieces, nephews also survive. Special friends, Raymond Kendall, Jimmy Dale Foster, Joe Bill English and Gene Paul King, as well the others gone before him, Steve Sanders, Gene Steeley and Tom Cohoon.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2022, at the Murray City Cemetery. Rev. Kerry Lambert will officiate, and entombment with military honors will follow. No public visitation will be held.
The family request that expressions of sympathy go to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or Humane Society of Calloway County, P.O. Box 764, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the wonderful nurses and staff at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com