Robert D Brantley

Robert D. “Bob” Brantley, of Douglasville, GA., passed away July 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was married to Judy Phillips Brantley for 49 years and in addition to his wife Bob is survived by their three children. Son Michael Brantley and wife Trish, daughter: Melissa Brantley Curtis and son: Senior Master Sergeant Brian Brantley (USAF).Bob is also survived by Seven Grandchildren and one Great Grand Son, four brothers and four sisters. Bob was a graduate of Crittenden County High School, Marion, Kentucky and earned his ABA from Reinhardt College in Georgia.

Bob and Judy have been members of the community since 1976 and a long time members of Hope United Methodist Church. Bob had a passion for mission work, both local and international. Some of the outreach programs that he was involved in included: Hands of Hope, Oconee Outreach Opportunity, Durango, Mexico and Crossing Boarders and the Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy clean up in New Orleans and New York.

Bob enlisted into the US Air Force in January 1962 and concluded his service in the Georgia Air National Guard in September of 1994. Bob served 32 years in the USAF including the Viet Nam War and the Air National Guard all in the field of avionics Maintenance. Bob received many awards and decorations during his career including: The State of Georgia Meritorious Service Medal, The Georgia Commendation Medal, The Air Force Achievement Medal, The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with the 116Fighter Wing, with eight Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous certificates of service and of appreciation.

A memorial service will be held Saturday July 26, 20214 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hope United Methodist Church, 1970 Marietta Hwy, Dallas, GA 30157

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Hope United Methodist Church in loving memory of Bob Brantley in dedication to his faith, family and Service