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Carl E. Brandon

Murray

Mr. Carl E. Brandon, 74, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.

Carl was born on December 24, 1942 in Murray to the late Eddie and Lavelia Brandon. Carl was a member of St. John's Baptist Church in Murray. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1961 and briefly attended Murray State University before moving to Chicago. He later returned to Morganfield, KY where he was employed by the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center for over seventeen years. Later he was employed by the United States Postal Service until his health began to fail. Carl was one who met no stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a member of St. John's Baptist Church in Murray.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brandon; a daughter, Carlethia Word; a brother, Harvey Eugene Brandon.

Survivors include three sons, Corydon and Carl Jr. Word of Henderson, KY and Brandon Word of Raleigh, N.C; four brothers, Bobby Brandon of Atlanta, GA, Delmus Brandon of Benton Harbor, MI, Dr. Jerome Brandon of Atlanta, GA and Charles Brandon of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Patricia Jackson (Dennis) of Paducah, KY; two grandchildren, Caedyn Lyndell Word and Caibrynn Monroe Word of Henderson, KY as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services are planned for 1 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Rev. C.E. Timberlake and Rev. Dr. James L. Hudson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 6-8 PM on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Heritage Chapel.

Online condolences available at www.imesfh.com.


Imes Funeral Home & Crematory
Downtown Murray
311 N 4th Street
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7000

Heritage Chapel
1804 St. Rt. 121 N
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-8888
Email : tamaralambert@outlook.com Phone : (270) 753-7000