WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Edwin Andrew "Andy" Brantley, age 49, died unexpectedly September 26, 2019, at his home in Woodstock, Georgia.
He was born in Atlanta in 1970 and moved with his parents to Statesboro in 1974. He attended Nevils Elementary and graduated from Statesboro High School. He attended Ogeechee Technical College and later Clayton State College in Morrow, Georgia.
He worked in telecommunications for many years. While working, he traveled to Jamaica and all over the United States, including Fort Lauderdale, New York, Washington, California, Arizona and everywhere in between. When his grandson was born, he became a stay at home “Gran Gran”.
He enjoyed many years of playing the guitar and turned bowls from special pieces of wood.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eva and James Hicks of Hartwell, Georgia; his biological father, Eddie Brantley, Metter Georgia; his paternal grandparents, Essie Ree and ”Gran Gran” Kermit Brantley of Metter.
Surviving are his parents, Mildred and Carey Harville of Nevils, Georgia; his wife of 23 years, Anne Brantley; two daughters, Rebecca McClain (Andrew) and Samantha Reid (Phil); the delight of his life, grandson Theodore (Theo with a door after it!); Theodore’s sister, Gabby; brothers, Owen, Tripp; his brother, Michael Brantley (Michelle), Gulfport, Mississippi; his niece, Jessica Kellam (Daniel); and his constant companion, Karl, his Boston Bull Terrier. Andy will be missed dearly by his many, many friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 1 until 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Robbins officiating.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 3801 NW 40th Ter Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32606-8151.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, October 3, 2019
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He was born in Atlanta in 1970 and moved with his parents to Statesboro in 1974. He attended Nevils Elementary and graduated from Statesboro High School. He attended Ogeechee Technical College and later Clayton State College in Morrow, Georgia.
He worked in telecommunications for many years. While working, he traveled to Jamaica and all over the United States, including Fort Lauderdale, New York, Washington, California, Arizona and everywhere in between. When his grandson was born, he became a stay at home “Gran Gran”.
He enjoyed many years of playing the guitar and turned bowls from special pieces of wood.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eva and James Hicks of Hartwell, Georgia; his biological father, Eddie Brantley, Metter Georgia; his paternal grandparents, Essie Ree and ”Gran Gran” Kermit Brantley of Metter.
Surviving are his parents, Mildred and Carey Harville of Nevils, Georgia; his wife of 23 years, Anne Brantley; two daughters, Rebecca McClain (Andrew) and Samantha Reid (Phil); the delight of his life, grandson Theodore (Theo with a door after it!); Theodore’s sister, Gabby; brothers, Owen, Tripp; his brother, Michael Brantley (Michelle), Gulfport, Mississippi; his niece, Jessica Kellam (Daniel); and his constant companion, Karl, his Boston Bull Terrier. Andy will be missed dearly by his many, many friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 1 until 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Robbins officiating.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 3801 NW 40th Ter Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32606-8151.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, October 3, 2019
Sign the Legacy online guestbook at www.statesboroherald.com.