Carl M. Brammer, 80, of Van Buren, passed from this life into the next to be with his Savior on Monday, November 18, 2019 in Paris, AR. He was born February 5, 1939 in the 88 Community just north of Rudy to the late Amos Everett and Rebecca Brammer. He was the youngest of nine siblings. He attended Chester and Mountainburg schools. In 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and retired after a 20-year career serving in both overseas and domestic units during the Vietnam Era and the Cold War. Upon retirement in 1976, he moved his family to Alma. He spent 23 years working at Whirlpool in Fort Smith, making many great friends.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly 59 years, Bonnie Wood Brammer of the home; two sons, Carlton Brammer of Fayetteville, and Lee Brammer and wife Lori of Van Buren; two sisters, Jean Townley and Yvonne Ellis; a brother, Leon Brammer; and two grandsons, Andrew Brammer and wife Ashley of Nashville, TN, and Luke Brammer of Van Buren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Mt. McCurry Cemetery in Rudy, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Carlton Brammer, Lee Brammer, and Andrew Brammer.
The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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