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Chris Brannan Obituary

Chris Brannan
Chris Brannan, died Friday November 7, 2003 at Carolinas Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held in Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel on Monday, November 10, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jerry Chadwick officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Brannan was born in Fort Worth, Texas, April 4, 1984. He attended South Mecklenburg High School. Chris was a young man with a beautiful spirit and a giving heart. He will be remembered and loved by all whose lives he touched.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randell Branton, and two uncles, Eric Branton, and Rawles Roberts.
Survivors include his parents, Jamie and Rita Roberts of Monroe, N.C.; two sisters, Randi Brannan of Monroe, N.C. and Sara Roberts of Wylie TX.; brother, Justin Coleman and his wife, Mindi also of Wylie, TX; grandparents Bob and Darlene Cox of Catawba, N.C., and Margaret Roberts of Salem, MO.; aunts and uncles, Tony and Rhonda Gilley of Belmont, N.C., Rebecca and Jamie Burton of Mansfield, TX, Joy Branton of Richland Hills, TX, and Robin and Dave Delaney of Richardson, TX. Many great aunts, uncles, cousins, and one niece also survive Chris.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd.(online www.hankinsandwhittington.com)

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 9, 2003.

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Ann Womack

November 12, 2003

The pain of loss is no less with the passage of time. Chris will always be in our hearts because he was and is a part of us.

Ann (Nanny), B.D., Duncan, & Brad

Lela Barksdale

November 11, 2003

Jamie, Rita and Randi,

I am sorry to hear about Chris, I haven't seen you in a long time, but you are still close to my heart. I will keep you in my prayers!

Doug,Cathy& Emily Chatham - Cartwright

November 10, 2003

Dearest Jamie, Rita and Randi,

Our hearts ache at the loss of such a fine young man.It seems as though yesterday Chris Randi and Emily were playing together in the park. Our comfort is knowing that the Lord will carry you through and the promise of eternal life is ours. May God shower his mercy and grace upon you always.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love always,

Doug, Cathy and Emily

Lindsay Van Ham

November 10, 2003

To Chris's Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost so many young lives in the last year it is a tragedy. Chris and I got pretty close this year and I will never forget the way he made me feel. God bless all of you... you're in my prayers. TO MY SQUEAKERS-you know how much you mean to me... your in my heart forever and always... RIP baby boy

Phyllis Hayes

November 10, 2003

Rita,

So sorry to hear about your son. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Phyllis Hayes

Ashley Hatley

November 9, 2003

To the Brannan Family,

I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. I met chris in the 6th grade and had been friends with him ever since. He was a kind soul who would stand up for anyone.I will miss him greatly.

Ashley H.

LeAnne McCoy

November 9, 2003

To the Brannan Family:

I am so very sorry for you loss. Chris was a great friend to me and many others. I remember when he made me laugh when I was mad. He was such a wonderful person to be around. He will always be in my heart forever. I wish I had the chance to say good-bye on last time, so he knew how much I cared about him. Again I am sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Julie Johnston

November 9, 2003

Mr. and Mrs. Brannan,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Chris very well but from the times I was around him I could tell he was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Natalie Thomas

November 9, 2003

To the Brannan family, I am so sorry for your lost.I only met Chris a couple of times but I thought he was a very sweet and funny person to be around.My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Love, Natalie

Carol Anderson

November 9, 2003

Rita and Jamie, I am so sorry about your loss. I am thinking of you both. My prayers are with you.



Your friend,

Carol

K DeLuca

November 9, 2003

To The Brannan Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss Chris was a great friend to me and many others. He always knew just the right advice and had a big heart. He will be in my thoughts forever. I wish i could of said goodbye to him one last time, but i know hes up in heaven looking down on all of us right now. God Bless.

-Katy

Katy Deluca

November 9, 2003

To the Brannan Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great friend to me. He will be in my thoughts forever. He always knew just the right advice and was always looking out for me, he really cared and i just wish i could of said bye to him one last time. I know hes up in heaven watching over all of us right now and i hope he knows now how much i cared for him. Sorry again for your loss

-katy

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