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for Lewis Brantley
STEPHEN F BIGELOW
May 7, 2023
I was thinking about Lewis the other day watching the mayoral race. I was thinking how much better it was when he was here
STEPHEN F BIGELOW
November 9, 2022
I was just thinking while I was at this wonderful park, dedicated to Brother Lewis Brantley. He was a wonderful man who touched a lot if lives
Karen Akins
June 3, 2022
Daddy, Ben died. I know you loved him. I pray you both are singing praise to the Lord Jesus for eternity. Miss you.
Stephen Bigelow
August 16, 2019
Just sitting and that of Lewis. He signed my application for Riverside Lodge. Him and Catherine were always at St Catherine's when in town. Just thought how much he was loved and is missed.
John Southwood
June 3, 2004
Dear Catherine,
Martha and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
John and Martha Southwood
Earl and Jodie Fritts
June 2, 2004
Dear Cathrine, Earl and I were saddened to here of Lews passing. We send our sympathy,strength and love to you and the family. Jodie & Earl
Samuel Cowan
May 28, 2004
Dear Cat and Family
Juema and I were saddened to learn of Lew's passing. I first met Lew some 20 years ago and had always thought of him as a true friend. Then when we served togther in 97 as the heads of our branches of the fraternity. We became better friends. I will miss him a lot as he made me a better man for walking with him.
Love
Sam Cowan, Past grand Master
Regina Gately
May 26, 2004
My sincere condolences to Mr. Brantley’s family. He was a great man and will be truly missed.
William Hicks
May 21, 2004
Sincere Condolences to all the family to such a fine person. Words cannot express the sorrow for your loss as well as ours !
Noble William D. Hicks and Family
Jack Rouse
May 17, 2004
I sincerely admired and respected Imperial Sir Brantley; he was a great man. My condolences to his family.
Noble Jack Rouse
Kerbela Temple, Knoxville, TN
Billy Colier
May 17, 2004
Potentate Larry L. Koblentz, the Divan and Nobles of Morocco Temple wish to express their sympathy in the passing of your loved one.
We will remember him in our Memorial prayer at the next Stated session.
May God grant you comfort in your time of sorrow.
We shall all miss Ill. Sir Lew. But through his love of God, Man and this Great Fraternity, he shall live on in the hearts of the many he touched with wisdom, understanding and compassion.
His love of God and faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior,extended to me, personally with his greetings and compliments. I shall miss his smile as he spoke to me after prayer at a Stated session, good prayer,Billy or Preacherman,or just plain, You did good.
'Well done Thy good and faithful servant, enter now into the kingdom of Heaven, into that house I told you I had prepared for YOU !"
Billy Collier, Chaplain
Gene Ussery
May 17, 2004
Charles, Margaret, Laverne & family How strange it is that the loss of a loved one reminds us of dear friendships. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gene and Vicki Ussery
Leonard and Carole Smith
May 16, 2004
Dear Cathrine and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Lew as a great Imperial Potentate and a good friend. Carole will always remember when Lew sent her flowers after Tennessee finally beat Florida in 1998. I will remember his visonary leadership of the Shirne. With our love and prayers.
Bill Means
May 16, 2004
Cat,
Lew was truly one of those rare people who never met a person that he did'nt know or who did'nt know him.
Many wonderful years were spent with him in the West Duval Jaycees.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Donna Means
Past President West Duval 1972
Lloyd Smith, Past President
May 15, 2004
Lady Catherine,
On behalf of the Fernandina Beach Shrine Club, I extend our
deepest sympathy on the passing of our Imperial Sir. Lew was truly an inspiration to us all in not only every facet of his life but in particular his passion for our hospitals and the children to whom we extend a helping hand. You can be assured that we will continue to work diligently to help insure that the "World's Greatest Philanthropy" remains alive and well!
Bob & Sarah Bailey
May 15, 2004
Dear Cat and Family
Though we have not been able to be with you in person we have been with you in our thoughts and prayers as we have been through these trying months
Our friendship has been close, long and lasting. We know that God will continue to watch over you.
Percy Aga
May 15, 2004
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family and all the wonderful friends of Imperial Sir, Lew Brantley. May your soul rest in Peace. God Bless !
Percy Aga
The Patrol
Gizeh Shrine Temple
British Columbia and the Yukon
CANADA
Bill Carrier
May 14, 2004
Dear Cat & Family:
It is with deep regret and sorrow for your loss, having suffered the same a short time ago. I hope you find comfort in the good Lew did during his life, that he fought the good fight against a terrible desease and the good Lord saw fit to call him home. I am sure he was needed.
Fondly,
Bill Carrier
Bill and Jeanie Hill Jr.
May 14, 2004
Our Deepest Sympathy to each family member. Our prayers and thoughts go with you all in the days to come. May God lay his loving hands on each of you to ease the pain of your loss.
Respectfully,
Bill&Jeanie Hill
Ronald Sanders
May 14, 2004
Dear lady Catherine, Children, and Family Members:
The Members of Morocco Hospitality would like to extend to you and the family our deepest sympathy. Our Imperial Sir Lou is now absent from the earthly body and present with our Lord, our Saviour, and no longer has to endure the pain and surrering that is so often present with our earthly bodies. I became a Shriner in November 1983. My very special memories are the years when I was Morocco Video Coordinator making movies of our activities. I had more fun than our parade units. A very special moment for me was at the Imperial Session in San Antonio, Texas, July 3-8, 1993. I was, again, having fun while videoing the parade in front of the Reviewing Stand. All of a sudden I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around to find Imperial Sir Lou presenting me with an old fashion church type hand operated fan that Imperial Potentate Everett M. Evans was giving away. I was instructed to use the fan to help me stay cool. I still have the fan.
Ronald E. Sanders, Morocco Hospitality
[email protected] ET
Larry Koblentz
May 14, 2004
Dear Catherine,
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We have lost an inspirational leader and true friend to a higher calling. May God bless you.
Larry and Judi Koblentz
Lawton M. Vaughan, Jr. & Family
May 14, 2004
Our prayers are with you all.
I rented business space from Lew for a number of years "Lawton Vaughan Signs, Inc.". Due to Lew's nature, I along with my two son's, enjoyed the privilege of hunting on his farm in Hillard many times. These are such fond memories and also his joy of children truly showed.
May God bless.
Bob Perkins
May 14, 2004
Senator Brantley was one of my favorite people over here. I remember one time there was this unknown resident that kept sending out terrible messages relating to Sen. Brantley and others. Sen. Brantley taught me somenting when he wrote the offemder with the same name and said to him, "I want to advise you that some unprincipled s.o.b. is using your name to spread scurrilous and untrue statements. If it does not stop for some reason, I will nave no alternative but to seek legal action." It stopped.
I was from Jacksonville and also served on the Senate staff and enjoyed Sen. Brantley and his staff very much. I am very sorry to see he has passed on.
My very best to his family and friends, and brother Charles who was in Lions Club with me over here.
John Keane
May 14, 2004
We are sadden at the passing of our good friend Lew Brantley, a good a just man, who spent his entire adult like helping people. From his early civic involvement as a Member of the Jaycees, Lew was a leader. His long years of service in many roles in the Florida Legislature was capped with his term as President of Florida Senate. Lew was active in many business activities and his business relationships led to lasting friendships. He led the Morocco Shrine, and the Shrine of North America. He was a strong supporter of the Shrine Hospitals.
He labored long and hard for humanity. Lew will remain in our prayer. Rest peace, my friend, your long journey is over.
Our deepest sympthay to the family.
John Keane
Patricia Castiglia-Velardi
May 14, 2004
My condolences to Mr. Brantley's family, friends and to the City of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville community has lost another loyal servant and visionary.
Dannie Frazier
May 14, 2004
Dear Catherine and children,
It was my pleasure to serve Sen. Brantley in his 1979 mayoral campaign. His contributions to Jacksonville will long be remembered. May God bless you and see you through this.
Charles F & Ann Anderson
May 14, 2004
God must have really needed him more than we did, we surely will miss him and all he stood for.
Tom & Cheryl Lumpkin
May 14, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to the family and all the wonderful friends of Imperial Sir, Lew Brantley. Rest peacefully for your work here will never be forgotten. Tom and Cheryl Lumpkin, Morocco Shrine Center.
Kenneth & Arliene Overstreet
May 14, 2004
Sir Lew was my potentate when I went into the shrine and the most influential reason for joining. A pillar of our community and a self made man, it was an honor to stand in his shadow. Now he is reigning over a joyous group that have awaited his arrival in heaven. God bless the family, especially his Lady Catherine, he fought a good battle. Much respect and regards. Ken Overstreet & Arliene
Sam & Rayanne Ferguson
May 14, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Imperial Sir's family. Our loss is great but we will always have the wonderful memories.
Thomas Bryant
May 14, 2004
From all of your Brothers at Riverside Masonic Lodge No.266, we have faith that we will meet again and be reunited with those we have loved but lost for a while- Thomas D. Bryant Sr., Worshipful Master
Captain Jim Davis, Jr
May 14, 2004
Fair winds and following seas Noble Lew in your final voyage. Our condolences to the family and friends of a great shipmate in Shrinedom.
Morocco Legion of Honor
May 14, 2004
On behalf of the Legion of Honor, our condolences and prayers goes out to the family of Imperial Sir Lew. He will truly be missed by all.
Mitch and JoAnn Cox
May 14, 2004
Our love and prayers are with the family.
Jack Woodley
May 14, 2004
On Behalf of Provost Guard our condolence goes out to your family.
God Bless
Jack Woodley
Captain 2004
Morocco Shrine
Tony and Kathy Rogers
May 14, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gene Nezat
May 14, 2004
On behalf of the Clay County Shrine
Club,our deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to the family of Imperial Sir Lew Brantley.
Gene Nezat President 2004
Clay County Shrine Club
Green Cove Springs, Fl
David Colson
May 14, 2004
Lew Brantley was my friend and mentor. He always had a simle, a pat on the shoulder or a special salute of recognition. It has been an honor to work with him, help with some of his projects, and be called his friend. He will truely be missed but his many accomplishments will be remembered for ages to come. May Catherine and his family always have warm memories of the many good times they had together.
Wormey the Clown
H.W. Steffen
May 13, 2004
Dear Cat. Was shocked to hear about Lew. He was a man amonst men and never to be forgotten.
He will always be in the minds and hearts of the Flying Fezz Ass'n
RALPH TYRE
May 13, 2004
IMP LEW WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.LEW & IWENT TO THE STATE LEG. TOGETHER. WE BECAME GREAT BRO.S IN MASONRY.CAROL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.GOD BLESS.RALPH
CHUCK STOKES
May 13, 2004
Dear Catherine, Joyce and I want to express our condolences, Lew will be missed by all, and the Shrine has lost one of it's most beloved Nobles.
LyVon Ratliff
May 13, 2004
God bless and comfort you as only he can. I cannot express the sadness felt by everyone at OREMC. God bless is my prayer,Mrs Brantley.Your loss is a loss to us all.
Frank Elkins
May 13, 2004
It is my extreme honor to have spent many years with the 'Shriner of the Century.'
I was appointed Morocco Shrine’s Public Relations Director when Lew Brantley was Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America.
Our world has never known a more genuine man with a caring heart that led him to fulfill a worthwhile purpose . . .
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
May God Bless.
Joe and Shirley Wright
May 13, 2004
Catherine,
In your loving and nurturing of your dear Lew, you traveled many long roads together.
You touched many more lives with your compassionate, caring and giving spirit than you will ever know.
Imperial Sir Lew will always hold an honored place in the hearts and lives of Morocco Shriners, and THE KIDS.
I knew Lew Brantley as a GIANT OF A MAN.
Our prayers are for you and your family in your time of loss.
Duval Lodge #159
May 13, 2004
Our prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord be with you.
Bill and Jean Greene
May 13, 2004
Dear Catherine and Family:
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the death of Lew.
Misty Coleman
May 13, 2004
God Bless you.
MAHALA BOOHER PORTH
May 13, 2004
My condolences to the entire family of this fine gentleman. Special regards to brother, Charles, and sister-in-law, Betsy Dent, who were my classmates at Lee High.
Pam Canington
May 13, 2004
My thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Allan, I am saddened to hear of your loss.
Olive Dodson
May 13, 2004
Our sincere sympathy goes out to this family. I grew up with Lew and was a long time friend. I remember my whole family pitching in for his race for mayor of Jacksonville. Even my children were hanging signs. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed deeply.
Clarence and Olive Dodson and family
Leonard&Glaida Cooper
May 13, 2004
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Cathy Clarkson (Cooper)
May 13, 2004
I was very sadden to hear about Mr.
Brantley. I'll never forget him taken me to the florida senate when he became senator many years
ago.
Ramon Day
May 13, 2004
Senator Brantley was a great American,a true leader, and a public servant for the entire State of Florida. I had the honor of knowing him and supporting him in his political campaigns. We are all better off for having him with us during his life.
William A. Warde
May 13, 2004
Dear Catherine, Roxie joins me in letting you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Cordially, Bill Warde
A. Lonas
May 13, 2004
My sincere condolences for your loss, may he always remain in your hearts. May God bless you always.
Tina Brannen
May 13, 2004
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Brantley Family. I know he is no longer suffering and in God's care now. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Tina
Renee Johnson
May 13, 2004
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wulbern and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Putnam County Shrine Club
May 13, 2004
On behalf of the Putnam County Shrine Club, our condolence goes out to the family of Imperial Sir Lew. He was a friend to all Shriners and will be greatly missed.
Tommy Edwards, President 2004
Putnam County Shrine Club
Insuramerica of Florida
May 13, 2004
Everyone at Insuramerica sends their condolences for your great loss. Mr. Brantley was truly a guiding light to all of us.
Gary Looney
May 13, 2004
We will miss Lew & remember all the great work he accomplished for our State & Shriners.We wish the family well & peace as we move forward and continue the good work Lew motivated us to do.Best Wishes!!
Lori Williams - Gowens
May 13, 2004
I met MR. Brantley when I worked for Morocco Temple right out of High School he always had a smile on his face and a kind word. I pray for his wife and family. He will be sorely missed.
JILL CURRAN
May 13, 2004
So sorry to hear the news. I know you will be missed. Even thoughwe were not close these past years, I'll always have fond memories of the house on Cherry Laurel and the years I wrote out your Christmas Cards to the Westside Jaycees.
My prayers are with your family.
Love always, Jill
Robert and Nadene Jones
May 13, 2004
Lew was a good friend, and we admired the many things which he accomplished. He will be sorely missed.
Carl Cochran
May 13, 2004
Our prays are with your family. Carl Cochran - Lee Class 1958
Dale & Carolyn Bassett
May 13, 2004
Our thoughts are with you and
all of the family.
Dale & Carolyn Bassett
Devon Cole
May 13, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. "B" always made time to talk and give advice he will missed.
Kelly Lawhon
May 13, 2004
The entire Lawhon family wishes to express their condolences to the Brantley family in this time of need.
Jim & Dolores Dotson
May 13, 2004
Catherine, we were sadden to hear of Lew's passing. The Lord has called home a good man. We are out of state at this time and can't be at the service for Lew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. We have so many good memories of you two from the old Jaycee days, politics and of course the Shrine. God Bless you all. Jim & Dolores
Gail Osteen
May 13, 2004
I worked closely with Mr. Brantley and his wife, Catherine, for several years in Jacksonville. My time with them was most memorable, and Mr. Brantley will be sorely missed.
Bill Wood
May 13, 2004
Lew Brantley's dedication to church, governmental, business,and fraternal interests will be long appreciated and fondly remembered.And what an inspiration he was as he courageously faced the outcome of his recent illness! Thelma and I are grateful for his sincere and lasting friendship.
Ray Moore
May 13, 2004
My prayers are with the family of a great citizen of Jacksonville. Mr. Brantley was a friend too all of us. I go back to the early days of the dirty dozen or better known as the West Duval Jaycees. I always remember his help at Ed White H.S.
The things Mr. Brantley did for this city will live forever. God speed,Lew Brantley you made the world a better place.
Jim and Angela McCloy
May 13, 2004
I had the honor and privilege of working with Lew during his tenure in the Florida Senate.
He was one of the finest men we have ever known.
JOHN Chitwood
May 13, 2004
Senator Brantley was a great man; he taught me many valuable lessons. I extend my deepest sympathy to the family.
V/R
JOHN L. CHITWOOD
"Woody"
LTCOL, USAF, BSC
HOSPITAL COMMANDER
Sharon Chapman
May 13, 2004
Karen and David, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kelly and Sharon Chapman
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