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1939
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2017
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Lanier Brandau Obituary
Caryville, TN
Lanier S. "Buddy" Brandau, age 78, died peacefully on November 20, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Buddy will best be remembered for his steady and kind nature and how proud he was of his family. He was hard working and retired after 45 years of dedicated service to the insurance profession. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Dorothy Brandau. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 45 years, Dianne Brandau; son, Michael Lanier and wife Stacey; daughter, Linda Brandau Holtzclaw and husband Steven; grandchildren, Taylor Brandau, Dylan Brandau, Caty Davis, Taylor Davis, Reese Brandau, Sara Holtzclaw Smyth and husband Nick, Michael Holtzclaw, and Kayla Holtzclaw; brother, Alexander "Sonny" Brandau; sister, Dottie Patterson and husband Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and last but certainly not least, his precious four-legged companion, "P."
The family will Receive Friends at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Friday, November 24th from 10-11 am. The Funeral Service will follow with Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating. We will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery that afternoon at 1 pm for the Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in his memory. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Brandau family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville.
January 9, 2018
Dear Diane, We just today learned of Buddy's passing. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jeff and April Oaks
Greg & Alta Floyd
November 28, 2017
Diane, Greg and I are so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing you both are such good people and we loved been your neighbors in Fountain City. He was the best Insurance agent anyone could have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you all. Love you
Linda Branam
November 24, 2017
Diane I am so sorry to hear about Buddy! I really enjoyed working with him at Mutual of Omaha and getting to know him! I know he will be greatly missed by all!Linda Branam
Kathy Manning
November 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about Buddy
Steve Mays
November 24, 2017
Diane so sorry to read of Buddy's passing. Please know you are in my prayers.
Kay & Jim McIntosh
November 24, 2017
Diane, You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God's Peace.
Stan Boyd
November 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the entire Brandau family at this time. May all the wonderful memories you share of Mr. Brandau bring you peace and happiness.
November 22, 2017
My deepest sympathies with the family. Buddy was always spoken off with great affection by my father, Jim Burkhardt, and his brother and sisters. He will be missed.
- Sharon Burkhardt
CW
November 22, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family on your great loss. May the God of all comfort be your strength. Isaiah 61:1,2
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