Carlton F. Brammer

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