James W. Brandon

Age: 90 WidowedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.Place of Death: at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon Mr. James William Brandon was born on September 20, 1923, in Clinton County, Indiana, a son of the late Abbie Newton and Chloie Jane (Record) Brandon. Jim was reared and educated in Clinton County and he graduated in 1941 from Frankfort High School. He entered the United States Army Air Force in 1942 and served as a staff sergeant during World War II. As a fighter plane gunner, Jim served on 35 missions during his time in the service and received numerous military medals and honors. After his discharge in November of 1945, he moved to Lebanon where he had since resided. On January 25, 1945, he was married to Zona Mae (Harshman) Brandon in Denver, Colorado on the Lowery Field Air Force Base. Mrs. Brandon passed away August 29, 1999. Jim had a career with the Indiana Gas Company in Lebanon. He served as a foreman and retired after 43 years of service in 1988. Jim was a charter member of the East Side Christian Church in Frankfort. In addition, he was a member of the V.F.W. in Lebanon where he was a past commander and a former 6th district trustee. He was also active in the American Legion in Lebanon and the Gas Company Retirees. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and family man. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana with Elder Rod Duncan officiating.Visitation is planned from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the mortuary in Lebanon. Interment will follow military honors at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Three Children: Mr. William E. Brandon and wife, Lou Ann - Franklin, Indiana Mrs. Karen S. McCracken and husband, Steve – Lebanon, Indiana Ms. Joyce M. Riner – Lebanon, IndianaOne Brother: Mr. Richard A. Brandon and wife, Sandy- Frankfort, IndianaTwo Sisters: Mrs. Patricia A. Blevins - Lexington, Illinois Mrs. Marilyn M. Koster and husband, Robert – Plainwell, MichiganNine GrandchildrenTwenty-One Great GrandchildrenSeveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard C. Brandon and Donald D. Brandon. Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice