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Cleo Paul Brannon
1934 - 2018
Cleo Paul Brannon
1934 - 2018
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1934
DIED
2018
Cleo Brannon Obituary
Cleo Paul Brannon
September 14, 1934 - November 2, 2018
Cleo Paul Brannon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away November 2, 2018, at the age of 84 at home in Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Viola and Rudolph Brannon, Lura, his wife of 36 years, brother Bill Brannon, sisters; Barbara Williamson, Charlotte Sisemore and Louise Barker.
Cleo was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on September 14, 1934. Moved to Bremerton, Washington at the age of 8 and then 5 years later to Buttonwillow, California. He graduated from Wasco High School and excelled in Track and Football. In 2016 Cleo was inducted into the Wasco Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Cleo went to work for Kern County Fire Department in 1967 and retired as an engineer after 23 years. One job wasn't enough, Cleo also picked cotton for 50 years.
He raised greyhounds, enjoyed going to Mexico to relax on the beach after picking season and spent many summer vacations house-boating on Lake Shasta.
Cleo is survived by his wife Chrystal, son, Mel (June) Brannon, daughter, Lori Brannon, step-sons; Jim (Diane) Harris, Wes (Paula) Harris, grandsons; Daniel (Katie) Donaho, Nicholas (Orianna) Brannon, granddaughters; Summer Brannon, Alysia Garrett, Anna (Zo) Molina, Nikki (Jesse) Kaltenberg, Jessica (Korbel) Harris, 12 great grandchildren, brother James Brannon, sisters; Mary Harris, Virginia Mathis and Margie (Mick) Blackwell and sister-in-law Cindi Brannon.
We love you and miss you, may you rest in peace.
Viewing will be from 3 to 7pm on Sunday, November 11th. A memorial service will be held at 10am, Monday, November 12th, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, CA.
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November 29, 2018
So sorry about Cleo.......so many great times we all had bad yrs ago.....he will be dearly miss.....May god be with you at this time if grief. Luv you
Ed and hilda Salyards
Charlotte Kendrick
November 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know how hard it is to lose your parents and what you are going through. Lori, My thoughts are with you and your brother and other family. Just remember the good times.
Charlotte and David Kendrick
Greg H.
November 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Peace to you.
Leslie Marks
November 14, 2018
Another angel got their wings always in my heart
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Carmen & Angela
November 13, 2018
God Bless him & his family. He is being loved & looked after by the Angels in Heaven.
November 13, 2018
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences. May the family have peace and rest from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
November 10, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Brannon family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. "May God our father, who loves us, comfort your heart."
SERGIO RODRIGUEZ
November 9, 2018
TO A GOOD AND HONEST MAN. IT WAS GREAT WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR SON, MEL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
November 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My Mom and Dad were special friends of Cleo. Wilburn and Alcidena Watts. We have a lot of memories with the family. The Watts Girls, Guin, Melba and Jannie.
God Bless You.
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