Nolen "Porky" Brannon

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Gladys Brannon; his sister, Joyce Free; and his brother, Paul Brannon.

Nolen is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue Brannon; his daughter, Lavonda Baker (Pete); his son, Lance Brannon (Lisa Farrar); his grandson, Zac Baker (Kristi McBride); brothers, Norman Brannon (Barbara) and Wayne Brannon; bonus family, daughter, Wanda Wilkerson (Don); grandchildren, Kendal Wilkerson (Brandi), Kelley Osbourn (Bryan); great grandchildren, Kristian (Reid), Kayla, Byran (Valorie), Kensey, Isaac, and Kaiden; great great grandchildren, Sophia, Kennedy, Sammi, Willow, Elaina, Hazel, Isabella; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family.

Nolen was an outstanding athlete in his earlier years. He played baseball, basketball and football at Childersburg High School. After graduating, he "carried the chains" for the yardage markers. He played independent league men's softball and later men's softball with Avondale.

He played 1 year of baseball with the Old Timers. He coached the Red Sox, Babe Ruth Team along with Garland Justice. He was the "music man" for the rainbow cloggers and later learned to clog himself. Nolen and Sue were members of the Logan Martin Swingers Square Dance Club for 30 plus years and also the Campers and Dancers.

Nolen began his work career with Danville Yarn Mills in Bon Air and retired from Avondale Mills with 40 plus years of service.

He enjoyed camping, dancing, Alabama Football and most of all his family.

Visitation will be held at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the Funeral Service will be held at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, Chapel, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 am. The burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, 7447 Old Sylacauga Hwy, Childersburg.

Pallbearers will be Don Wilkerson, Kendal Wilkerson, Jamie Riddle, Chad Riddle, David Mims, Caleb Mims, William Brannon, and Bo Brannen.