Donald Eugene Brandon
1962 - 2021
Donald Eugene Brandon
1962 - 2021
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Donald Brandon Obituary
Donald Eugene Brandon 59 departed this life on December 29, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 06, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, to the union of Donald Eldridge Brandon and Charlotte Yvette Brown Brandon.
He was baptized at Union Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Rudolph S. Shoultz, and served as a Jr. Usher.
He attended Springfield Public Schools and graduated from Springfield Southeast High School, where he was a standout point guard for the Southeast High School basketball team. He received an associate degree from Monmouth College. He later began working as a security guard at Southeast High School. Donnie B, as he was affectionately called was also known as Mr. Spartan. He was a diehard Southeast fan and could be seen on the sidelines cheering on his beloved Spartans. He took great pride in representing his Spartans against cross town rivals the Lions of Lanphier.
His mother preceded him in death.
Donald (Donnie B.) leaves to cherish his memories: daughters, Donita Brandon (Minneapolis MN.), Donnesha Brandon (Raliegh, NC.), son, Rovale D. Reese (Springfield,IL) father and stepmother Donald (Arlene) Brandon, 9 grandchildren, aunts, Gladys Richie and Betty J. White (Springfield), Velma Rucker (Atlanta, GA.), uncle, Nathan(Colleen)Brown, (Minneapolis, MN.) special cousin, Rosemary Nash (Springfield,IL) stepsisters, Tina (Tony) Crawford, Debra(Lorenzo)Link, Donna Ester(Springfield,IL) stepbrothers, Roy Williams Jr., and Michael (Doris) Williams (Springfield,IL) and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral Services Friday January 7, 2022
Visitation:9:00am-10:00am
Service:10:00am-11:00am
Union Baptist Church
1405 East Monroe Street
Springfield,IL 62703
Pastor Steven Richie Words of Comfort
Pastor T. Ray McJunkins Senior Officiating
Interment
Oak Ridge Cemetery
CDC guidelines will be followed
FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE
Anna Johnson
March 7, 2026
I am at a loss. Donnie and I were at Southeast together and I was the Captain of the Pom-Pom Squad Senior year! He was always teasing me. He had a wonderful personality which will be forever missed! I was not aware of his death until now and it truly breaks my heart.
May God bless you forever and may the angels keep you company for eternity. Rest in Heavenly slumber my old friend.
Larry Garrison
December 30, 2024
I am missing you so much as a basketball player and good citizen Donnie!
Coach Larry Garrison
Curtis Wheatley
January 7, 2022
Rest in peace my brother
Lyndell Davis
January 7, 2022
Praying for peace and comfort for the family my sincere and deepest condolences
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Debra Bunkley
January 7, 2022
Take your rest Cousin Donnie. We love you.
ALLEN JONES
January 7, 2022
Rest Well My Brother My Friend Gone But Will Never Be Forgotten
Gary $ Michele Wilson
January 5, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Leonard Wheatley
January 5, 2022
Donnie, some my fondest memories where with at the YMCA, rest in Power!
Belinda Crawford-Ware
January 5, 2022
When my brother, Andy, called me and told me, I was at a loss for words. Donnie B. was one of those people who, if he liked you, he loved you but if he didn't deal with you, that person would never know because he treated everyone with respect. He was always smiling and happy. I believe his greatest joy was to be working at Southeast High School. He was a diehard Spartan and cherished that school with his whole heart. Livingston and Manor Avenue will never be the same in the warm months; because his presence was a staple on his red Moped (he started out on a 10-speed almost daily riding hands free). My thoughts and prayers are towards his family and close friends in this (so) sudden loss of a life who loved life.
Angelia Wilson
January 5, 2022
Rest in peace and may God be with your family and friends ❤
Brian Smith
January 4, 2022
My condolences to family and friends of Donnie. May the Lord comfort you with many great memories. I'm glad to have been a friend. Really enjoyed our fellowship at Union Baptist. We'll sadly miss Donnie B.
Carl Madison & Family
January 4, 2022
Donnie B, a true heart of a champion, with poise and grace on and off the basketball court and now your in the starting line up for the Lord our God, what a celebration!!! To the family and friends our deepest condolences.
Jacqueline Readus
January 4, 2022
You will truly be missed Donnie
Larry Garrison
January 4, 2022
It is with a broken heart that I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Donnie Brandon. As he leaves our Southeast Family here on earth he joins the Heavenly team of former Southeast Basketball players. Donnie will once again be a Winner as he always was on earth. His big smile and his basketball ability will be welcomed by the Southeast Heaven Team. Donnie, play your heart out for eternity!! Know that you will always be missed here on earth.
Coach Garrison and my wife Leona
Nancy Kauffold
January 4, 2022
Donnie B. was a very joyful man. His love for life could be seen in the sparks of his eyes, his grin that from ear to ear, and the quickness in his steps while dancing. He always called me by my first name, and commented on the whiteness of my tennis shoes. What a dear friend he was. ❤
Khristan Renfro Stella
January 3, 2022
May the warm condolences surround all of you and give you comfort knowing your loved one was cherished and will be remembered for the way he brightened everyones life with joy and laughter whenever he entered a room.
LISA RUSH&FAMILY
January 3, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
George Gilbert
January 3, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Paulette Boyd
January 3, 2022
My Condolences To The Family
May God Be With You.
Miranda Fobbs-Adamson
January 2, 2022
Dear Cousin you will be truly missed. I’m sending my prayers for healing during this sad time. We are truly going to miss you DB. Love you much big cuz
Theresa Gardner
January 2, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edna Lewis
January 2, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Shay Alexander
January 2, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
T Cook
January 1, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Your neighbor T!
Ron & Gilbert Dickerson
January 1, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Butch and Judy Wheatley
January 1, 2022
Extending our heartfelt condolences to all of Donnie's family. Donnie was a special person and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. We pray that God will give you comfort at this difficult time.
Judy Gilbert
January 1, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony Juan Fairconnetue Sr.
January 1, 2022
Donnie and I have been joined by the hip since we were 8 years old, I’m truly loss for words, but this is a tough one,
Kelly England Bosie
December 31, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Brandon family and all friends of Donnie. He was truly the biggest fan of SSHS. #Classof1980
Priscilla (Cil) Gilchrese
December 31, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
John Dulap Henderson
December 31, 2021
Donnie B rest easy my brother.
Lance Zedric
December 31, 2021
Condolences to Donnie's family. Knew him at Monmouth College, where he was an outstanding point guard on the basketball team. A fun-loving man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Carol Day
December 31, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
DORIS SANDERS
December 31, 2021
Matthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Extending heartfelt prayers and words of comfort from North Carolina to the Brandon Family. May my LEGENDARY Friend and Classmate RIP as you and your laughter will be missed!
Prayerfully submitted,
Rev. Dr. Doris (Simmons) Sanders
Dorothy Pickens
December 31, 2021
Condolence to the family..
Theresa Dabner
December 31, 2021
My prayer's and condolences go to the family.
Linda Bryant
December 31, 2021
You were definitely *Southeast biggest fan* you will truely be missed....
Byron Davis
December 30, 2021
You were definitely a legend in Springfield. Sorry to see you go.
calvin wheatley
December 30, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Angela Carlisle
December 30, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful ,very
unique,joyful man.You will truly be missed but never forgotton.Theres only one Donnie B.and the memories we have i will hold close to my heart.RIH
Until we meet again.W/ love
Greg & Nancy Wheatley
December 30, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Davis
December 29, 2021
Donnie B. You will truly be missed. You are a legend
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