James remained a country boy at heart all his life even though he moved to Memphis, TN in 1972. He graduated from Douglass High School in 1975. He joined the U.S Marine Corp, but received honorable discharge due to medical reasons. He attended State Technical Institute. During his second year, he went to work for MLGW as an Electric Lineman, later retiring in 2003 in the customer service department after 26 years. James started his own business maintaining store fronts in the memphis area for several years before enjoying the full retiree experience.
James met his lifetime sweetheart, Peggy, in 1975. In 1985, they married and two children were born to them, Phillip and Jada. James was baptized in the church of God in 1986. He served in the Living Church of God with joy, song leading, leading prayer, ushering and greeting members and guests. James was a teacher for his family. He taught the whole family how to drive, including his wife Peggy. He taught Jada how to use tools. Jada can use any tool in his tool box. He taught Phillip his world famous BBQ technique. He taught Peggy how to plant her first rose bush. She plans to plant a white rose bush this Spring in his honor.
He will be sorely missed.
His loving memory will always be with his wife, Peggy; son, Phillip James Brandon (LaCretia); his daughter, Jada Brandon; two grandchildren, Phillip James Brandon Jr and Kyndal Olivia Brandon and a sister, Joyce Brandon. His brother, Donald Brandon, preceded him in death. Two brother-in-laws, Robert Granderson and Jack Granderson (Patricia),;one sister in law, Doris Grandberry; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 10:00AM until 12Noon with services immediately following at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122. The interment will be held at Kings Hill Chapel Cemetery,45 King Hill Church Rd, Covington, TN 38019.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the Brandon family.
