Walter E. Brandt Jr.

Walter E. Brandt Jr. obituary, Buford, GA

Walter E. Brandt Jr.

Walter Brandt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Walter E. Brandt Jr, age 78 of Buford, passed away on November 2, 2025. Born on March 31, 1947, in Kingston NY, he was the only son of the late Walter and Georgianna Brandt.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Darlene A. Brandt of Buford GA, his daughters and sons-in law, Lisa and Jeff Taylor of Buford GA, Suzanne and Jeff Cowan of Hoschton GA and his granddaughters Madison Taylor and Emily Cowan.
Walter graduated from Kingston High School in 1965 and immediately enlisted in the Navy to serve his country during the Vietnam War. He earned a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Services Medal and a Ribbon and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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