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Resident of Menlo Park
Charles Brandon died at his home in Menlo Park, CA on October 27, 2011. Charles was born in Natchitoches, LA and lived most of his childhood in Memphis, Tn. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and Rhodes College.
After graduating from college he worked as a research assistant at William F. Bowld Hospital in Memphis. He was later instrumental in the formation of the Federal Express Corporation, where he served as a vice president of the company from its inception.
His favorite hobby was flying and he owned several airplanes. He was happiest when he was flying in the sky in the "Honey Bunny."
Charles leaves a sister, Betty Drumm (Tom) of Mississippi, two nephews, David and Paul Whalen, of Mississippi, four great nephews and one great niece. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Virginia Brandon of Bedford, Texas.
A memorial service is scheduled for December 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. All are welcome. The family requests that donations be made to Smile Train, Inc. Crippen & Flynn
Woodside Chapel
650-369-4103
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Brandon
Marylou
November 26, 2012
Gpa I miss you so much.You taught me a really good lesson about life and that i will forever keep in my soul.
Eve Ruiz
September 30, 2012
Hon, today would have been your birthday here..
I miss you..so much. Who would think that I won't be sending you gifts anymore?? :~(
Oh, I'm sorry, of course, I can.. I send you my prayers..ALWAYS. I love you hon..and terribly miss you..
CAVU: Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited
Kathleen Rand Reed
June 2, 2012
Charles "Charlie" Walker Brandon, III was a remarkable man. We met as we were both residents of Menlo Park; I, an African American, Chicagoan (of Texas family origins), and female nerd or geek and Charlie, a White Southerner, and almost a recluse in his love of privacy. Yet, when Charlie talked about and trained me to understand operations research, modeling, politics in business and exploring possibilities -- all of which he operationalized with the beginnings of FedEx -- race and gender flew out the window. Trips to Bolinas were filled with schematics, questions and pure friendship. Flights to Monterey in "Honey Bunny" were filled with notetaking on my part and redirections of ideas on his. Today, I am a corporate and biocultural anthropologist. However, my strategic and futuristic thinking coupled with the application of the scientific method to operations, is due, in a great part, to the friendship and mentoring of Charlie. It's nice to know that Charlie will no longer have to be limited in "flying under the hood" of this world, but will forever know the freedom of the heavens where CAVU is real ---Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited. Cheers to both Charles Walker Brandon and also to "Bunny Rabbit."
Kathleen Rand Reed
Washington, DC and Portland, OR
Eve Ruiz
April 26, 2012
Hon, I have a million things to tell you.. Oh, I wish you were here... I just miss you so much :( Can you talk to me in my dreams?.. Are you okay? I pray for you always Hon. I love you..
Eve Ruiz
February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day Hon... I miss you so much..
Jimmy Burk
December 20, 2011
I got to meet Charlie Brandon in a meeting with Fred Smith in the 1980's at a FedEx meeting. He was an innovative pioneer in building the Info Systems and Operations Research departments at FedEx and a large part of making that company the success it is today.
Marylou Estolero
December 7, 2011
Truely miss you.. Especially how you use to say to me "See you later alligator" and I would respond "After while crocodile".. I will never forget about you.. Love You GPA
Eve Ruiz
December 6, 2011
I terribly miss you already, Chas.. I will forever treasure your love in my heart. God blessed me when we crossed path. Thank you so much for your care and love and kindness.. for everything you taught me.. for sharing your rich and colourful and painful life experiences, and the so many words of wisdom.. and the many jokes as well. You were brilliant.. you were great. I will hold dear every little thing I have of you. God loves you. You've always said, "to die suddenly without suffering is a gift from God"... and He granted you His gift.. I am just so sorry I was not with you at that very moment. You are at peace now hon...no more meds, no more pains, no more doctors... and as you would often say, "Let go and let God..." My unceasing prayers go with you hon. I love you so much..
Love as always,
Eve
December 5, 2011
I will miss Charles Brandon=( One of the greatest and bravest man I ever knew.I will never forget about you Gpa you will always be in my heart.
December 4, 2011
I'm terribly sorry to learn of Charlie's death. We were friends in and after college. He was one of the brightest people I ever knew as well as a good man. I will miss him.
Bill Wilson
Cordova, Tennessee
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