Robert Bernard Brannan, 72. of Gainesville, Fla., passed away at home Nov. 30, 2002. after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley; their children Daniel of Traverse City, Bethany (Dennis) McLimans of Sumter, S.C., David (Carol) of Grayling, Darrell (Suzanne) of Micanopy, Fla., and Susan Granade of Gainesville, Fla.: 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Connie) of Hemet, Calif. and sisters, Noma (Cid) Abraham of Burton, and Shirley Smith of Spencer, Ind.
Mr. Brannan was a long time member of the First Assembly of God Church of Gainesville, Fla., and Rapid City. He spent many hours working with the Royal Rangers programs at the churches and as a member of the church boards. He also was a long time board member of the Women's Resource Center of Gainesville, until his health would no longer allow him to continue his service.
He retired from Bear Archery after 31 years service. His hobbies included woodworking, candy making and gardening. His greatest interest was a close and loving relationship with his family.
Funeral services will be held Dec. 5 at Wolfe Funeral Home at I p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Lodi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be directed to the Royal Rangers program, First Assembly of God Church, 2925 Northwest 39th Ave., Gainesville FL 32605, Attn: Royal Rangers or the Women's Resource Center, P.O. Box 357625. Gainesville FL 32635.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska.
