of Greenbrier, AR
April 19, 1942 - April 18, 2016
Jimmy Lynn Brannon, 73, of Greenbrier, went to be with his Savior on Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born April 19, 1942, in Mayflower, to the late Jimmy Brannon and Orel Lee Brannon Nichols. Jim was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Chambers Brannon; infant sister, Eva Ruth Brannon; and stepfather, W.K. (Kag) Nichols. Jim worked many years at Conway Human Development Center, formerly known as the Children's Colony, before managing Horton's Service Station, in Conway, where he retired. Jim was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenbrier. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with lawn mowers and antique cars, and most importantly, spending time with his family and celebrating their accomplishments.
Jim is survived by two daughters, Deanna Thomas (Dwayne) and Melissa Coast (Dennis); five grandchildren, Leslie Thomas Burrows (Marc), Jordan Pearson, Courtney Pearson, Payton Thomas, and Hannah Thomas; two great grandchildren, Spencer Burrows and Caroline ''Addie'' Burrows; and one stepsister, Rosemary Ulry. Marc Burrows, Dennis Coast, Jim Milam, Jordan Pearson, Dwayne Thomas, and Payton Thomas will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenbrier, with Brother Chris Blacksmith, Brother Dwayne Thomas, and Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED JIM WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL.HE WAS A HARD WORKING MAN I HAVE BEEN HIS FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL TOMORROW IN THIS VERY HARD TIME IN YOUR LIFE .GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. LINDA BAIRD CONWAY ARKANSAS
Thinking of you all this week. Jimmy Lynn fought a long hard battle and I know he's glad to be in heaven. Sending you love and prayers.
Rest in peace cousin Jimmy. You leave hind a great legacy in your children and the friends lives you touched during your time the Lord let you spent here with us. Enjoy your heavenly home
Well Jim, you said you were ready to go be with Linda. Hug my lifelong friend and many hugs to you. The two of you were very special people and you will always be in my heart. I love you.