James Donald Brandon
1923 - 2014 (90 years)-
Name James Donald Brandon Born 26 Sep 1923 Augusta, Butler County, Kansas 
[1, 2] Gender Male Died 15 Jan 2014 Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas [1, 2] Buried CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas [1, 2] Person ID I3360 Gritton Last Modified 21 Mar 2024
Father Howard Taylor Brandon, b. 19 Jul 1896, McDonough County, Illinois , d. 19 Nov 1966, Hancock County, Illinois (Age 70 years) Mother Mattie Marie Gritton, b. 13 May 1897, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri , d. 12 Sep 1931, Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa (Age 34 years) Married 16 Oct 1919 Paris, Monroe County, Missouri [3] Family ID F1098 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 26 Sep 1923 - Augusta, Butler County, Kansas 
Died - 15 Jan 2014 - Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas 
Buried - - CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - James "Don" Brandon, 90, of Hot Springs Village died on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Don was born September 26, 1923 to the late Howard and Mattie Gritton Brandon in Augusta, Kansas.
Don served in both the United States Navy and Coast Guard. He was a master pilot flying jets, helicopters, seaplanes and even gliders, both private and commercial. His flying skills have allowed many unforgettable adventures for him and his family.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Howard T. Jr and Robert Brandon. He is survived by his loving wife of Sixty-Three years; one son and daughter-in-law of Tulsa, OK; two daughters and sons-in-law of OK; and four grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at Good Samaritan Chapel on Saturday, Jan 18, 2014, Pastor Jim Burns officiated, Burial followed at CedarVale Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, you may make donations in his honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York, 10163-4777.
Arrangements were entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home.
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- James "Don" Brandon, 90, of Hot Springs Village died on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Don was born September 26, 1923 to the late Howard and Mattie Gritton Brandon in Augusta, Kansas.
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