Yadkinville, North Carolina
Brandon
Yadkinville ? Mr. William ?Bill? Franklin Brandon, 77, passed away September 6, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on January 23, 1938 in Davie County to the late William Poe and Juanita Myers Brandon. He was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed attending services at Pilot View Friends Meeting. Bill attended N.C. State University and was a retired dairy farmer. Raising crops in the fields and dairy farming was more like a hobby for Bill than a job. Bill helped support the youth in the community and always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Darlene Ellis Brandon. Surviving are his children, William ?Billy? (Charlene) Brandon, Rodney Brandon, and Talisa Brandon; grandchildren, Christopher (Bailey) Brandon and Amber Brandon; great grandson, Roe Brandon; sister, Ann (Don) Burke; brothers, Tom (Sara) Brandon, and Kent (Sue) Brandon; special friend, Linda Williams. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2015 at South Oak Ridge Baptist Church by the Rev. Chris Hauser, Rev. Nelson Puffenbarger, Dr. Phil Beavers, and the Rev. Josh Williams. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers accepted or memorials can be made to South Oak Ridge Baptist Church Youth Department, 1336 Lone Hickory Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Brandon family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
Bill was a classmate of mine at Yadkinville High School, Class of 1965. He is still remembered by our class when we get together for our annual meal.
Andrew Mackie
September 04, 2019 | Yadkinville, NC | Classmate
With Deepest Sympathy. Rest in Peace Bill
Melanie Ledbetter-Hepler
September 14, 2015 | Clemmons, NC
So sorry to hear about Bill. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Jo Ann Miller
September 12, 2015 | Boonville, NC
Dear Brandon Family,
I was saddened to hear about Bill's passing. I will always remember his sharp wit. He was a valuable and appreciated supporter during my days of Carolina Virginia Milk Producers and also while I was at Maryland Virginia. Bill will be remembered as a great guy who cared about others and worked at them smile. With Sympathy, Robert Shore
Robert Shore
September 11, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
So sorry for your loss of your precious Dad, we enjoyed visiting with Bill when He and Dad were together, He was a kind and good man, with a great sense of humor..prayers going up to each and every one of you !!
Robin Bowers
September 10, 2015 | Yadkinville, NC
Dear Brandon's, I want to say goodbye to Bill. I am very sorry he is gone but not ever forgotten. I loved that man, he was so good to me when i was a kid and he made us feel like one of the family. Love you Bill.
Venesa Styers
September 10, 2015 | Yadkinville, NC
With Love, Corm
Grief can be so hard to cope, but the memories of the life shared with family, friends and your loving Dad will get you through these hard times of your loss. I am so sorry I can not share in your grief in person, but I will always cherish those thoughts of our paths crossing. Talisa, Lisa, Rodney, Billy, Charlene and grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss and know that I am thinking of you and will always love your family.
Linda Gardner
September 09, 2015 | Punta Gorda, FL
Christopher & family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Van & Patty Haisley
September 09, 2015 | Fairmount, IN
Taleitha so sorry to hear about your dad! I had the privlage of helping to care for him at yadkin valley community hospital. ..he always kept me laughing and he had me trained well! I knew that when we had hamburgers ...he needed cheese and I needed to make sure it was melted! He loved salads however said they didnt like him so I needed to find a replacement. ..he was always joking around! It was a privlage to help care for him ! God Bless you and your family
Carolyn Kennedy
September 09, 2015 | Yadkinville, NC