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Carlton Brammer Obituary

Carlton F. (Corky) Brammer, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, August 7, 2011, in Rocky Mount, Va., after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born on February 27, 1934, in Roanoke, Va., to William S. and Nellie V. Brammer. He served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. He retired after 30 years of loving his work at CMT Sporting Goods. He was also a sandlot football and baseball coach for many years in Roanoke City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Jean Barber; and three brothers, Charles, Patrick, and David Brammer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan C. Brammer; his children, Michael (Caroll) Brammer ,of Pinehurst, N.C., Cynthia (Ray) Tomlinson ,of Winston Salem, N.C., and Phillip (Linda) Brammer, of Roanoke, Va.; his grandchildren, Melissa (Phillip) Abernathy, of Charlotte, N.C., Jennifer Brammer, of Raleigh, N.C., Kellee and P.J. Brammer, of Roanoke, Va., and Reagan Tomlinson, of Winston Salem, N.C. He is also survived by a sister, Sandra Thacker, of Enterprise, Ala.; a brother, Ted Brammer, of Waterborro, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. At Mr. Brammer's request, there will be no visitation and there will be a private memorial service. Memorials may be made to Rosalind Hills Baptist Church Special Fund, 2712 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. Arrangements by

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2011.

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Andi Hammerstrom

August 11, 2011

Melissa & Family... I am sorry to hear about your loss & I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers

Lester Karlin

August 10, 2011

Mike, sorry to hear about your father. I think about him every now and then, and think of all the lunches we would go to, then we would ask; "Corky, is this the pre-lunch price or after lunch price?"
Take care

Cindy and Peter Ostman

August 10, 2011

Brammer Family,
There is never a time that is easy, to lose someone you love. Your Family is in our Thoughts and Prayers, and may your memories bring you peace and eventually happiness in your hearts.

Sherrie Hammerstrom

August 9, 2011

Joan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time.

Ron Lovern

August 9, 2011

Sad to hear of Corky's passing. He was a co-worker of mine prior to his employment at CMT. We spent many hours of leisure time together. He will be missed and I pray he is in a better place.

Nancy Brammer

August 9, 2011

Rest in peace my dear father in law. The memories will bring comfort for years...Joan and family my deepest sympathy.

Becky Proctor

August 9, 2011

Joan and family, My heart is with you as you go through this time of grief and loss. I know the past months have been difficult, and for Corky the sweet release from pain and suffering is a blessing; but I know, too, how much he was loved and will be missed. Rick and I send our love and prayers to all of you.

Margaret Murphy

August 9, 2011

Brammer family,

Joan my thoughts are with you, may you find comfort in memories shared over the years,

Friendship and Care, Margaret Murphy

Margaret Murphy

August 9, 2011

Joan and family

Our deepest sympathy

We are here with you now and days to come

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