passed away November 2, 2018, at the age of 84 at home in Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded
in death by his parents Viola and Rudolph Brannon, Lura, his wife of 36 years, brother Bill
Brannon, sisters; Barbara Williamson, Charlotte Sisemore and Louise Barker.
Cleo was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on September 14, 1934. Moved to Bremerton,
Washington at the age of 8 and then 5 years later to Buttonwillow, California. He graduated
from Wasco High School and excelled in Track and Football. In 2016 Cleo was inducted into
the Wasco Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Cleo went to work for Kern County Fire
Department in 1967 and retired as an engineer after 23 years. One job wasn't enough, Cleo
also picked cotton for 50 years .
He raised greyhounds, enjoyed going to Mexico to relax on the beach after picking season and
spent many summer vacations house-boating on Lake Shasta.
Cleo is survived by his wife Chrystal, son, Mel (June) Brannon, daughter, Lori Brannon, stepsons;
Jim (Diane) Harris, Wes (Paula) Harris, grandsons; Daniel (Katie) Donaho, Nicholas
(Orianna) Brannon, granddaughters; Summer Brannon, Alysia Garrett, Anna (Zo) Molina,
Nikki (Jesse) Kaltenberg, Jessica (Korbel) Harris, 12 great grandchildren, brother James
Brannon, sisters; Mary Harris, Virginia Mathis and Margie (Mick) Blackwell and sister-in-law
Cindi Brannon.
We love you and miss you, may you rest in peace.
Viewing will be from 3 to 7pm on Sunday, November 11th. A memorial service will be held at
10am, Monday, November 12th, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, CA.
