Herbert Leonard Brannon

Mr. Herbert Leonard Brannon, 86, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at White Oak Manor. He was born August 25, 1932 in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late Joseph Brannon and Doris Anderton Brannon. Mr. Brannon was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church-Charlotte and was a supporter of Billy Graham Ministries. He was a loving husband of 67 years, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Brannon was a retired truck driver for Thurston Motor Lines. He loved swimming and teaching his grands to swim. He also loved his tractor, loved to eat and enjoyed their family trips to the beach. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of White Oak Manor in Lancaster and Waxhaw and also a special thanks to Lila and her husband Carol and Betty and her husband Melvin for all the years of friendship and support.A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Brannon will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the home of Herbert and Emma.Mr. Brannon is survived by his wife, Emma Lee Kay Brannon of Lancaster; a son, Joseph Dewitt Brannon and his wife Betty Jo of Lancaster; a daughter, Shari Brannon White and her husband Rusty of Fort Mill; four grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kay Brannon Gatewood.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Leonard’s name.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Brannon.Read Obituary