Jesse David Brannon, Jr. was born August 4, 1952 to the late Jesse D. Brannon, Sr. and Ruth Bulls Brannon. He departed his earthly life Sunday, March 20, 2016.
He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. After moving to Russellville, Alabama, he united with First Baptist Church. He was the first member joining and being baptized by Rev. Bonner.
Jesse graduated from Brooks High School. He attended Allen Thornton Trade School.
He was a great husband, dad, brother, uncle, friend and a father to many who were fatherless.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruth Brannon, sister, Beatrice Brannon and grandson, Jaceston White.
Jesse David Brannon, Jr. leaves fond memories to his wife of 29 years: Earnestelle "BaBa" Brannon, Russellville, Al; children: Jamarquis (Charcell) Perkins, Derrick White, Dedrick White, Maridith White, all of Russellville, Al, Jacson White, Florence, Al; brother: Kelvin Brannon; and Madeline (Darryl) Montgomery; brother-in-law: A.C. Young, Tuscumbia, Al, Richard Bingham, Gulf Port, MS., Cleveland (Carol) Young, Huntsville, Al.; sister-in-law: Patricia Hamilton, Russellville, Al.; honorary children: Marty Nance, Chris Riley, Nicole Villa, Anastacia McQuaown, all of Russellville, Al., Erica Hartman, Macomb, Il; grandchildren: Candy Hill, Virginia Beach, VA, Daesha Haines and Quis Perkins, both of New Haven, MI., Yasmine Jones, Maniya Byrd, Whitnee White, all of Russellville, Al., Destinee White, Florence, Al.; three great grandchildren: a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends: Paul Quillen, Ricky Vinson and Glenda Crittenden.