Photo courtesy of Sierra View Mortuary & Memorial Park
Arboga, California
Nov 28, 1936 – Dec 13, 2025
James Z. Brannon, aged 89, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Rideout Memorial Hospital. Born on November 28, 1936, James, affectionately known as Chief, dedicated over 40 years to serving as the Chief of Linda Fire, earning widespread respect and admiration within the community.James proudly...
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Fire Chief Jim Brannon was a great human being and my friend. He put me under his wing and taught how things were done when I worked as fire chief with the Olivehurst Fire Dept. R.I.P. CHIEF
MIKE ENO
December 27, 2025 | Friend
I´m so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. He was a wonderful man. Sending love and strength to his family.
Cindy
December 23, 2025
Remember who tried to teach my mother have a pride. She drove the car right into the ditch on Grove Avenue. James came home and said, I'll never do that again.
Ina Jean Cormier
December 22, 2025
Mike, Sharon & Family...so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. He and Russ were best friends for so many years....lots of 60´s memories! Please know I am thinking of you with a heavy heart.
Judy Stoner
December 22, 2025 | Friend
Brock BOWEN
December 19, 2025
Chief 250 was a the right man for the job and we will miss him Going to Church (coffee with Chief Brannon) at Linda Station was a right of passage and ritual for many in the fire service and for those loved and respected this wonderful man. RIP Chief from the North Tree Fire family.
James Hill
December 18, 2025
