Horace Ray Brandon

Mr. Horace Ray Brandon, age 89 of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly, TN, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Huntingdon, TN on September 2, 1934 to Enoch Brandon and Elsie Crossett Brandon. Horace was a man of God. He became a member of the Trace Creek Baptist Church in 1958 and was very active by becoming a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Director, Training Director and RA Leader. Horace had 38 years of service with DuPont where he retired as their manager of labor relations.  He proudly served his country with  21 years of service in the Army National Guard where he retired as a company commander with the rank of Captain. Among the many accomplishments and service to both his family and country he attended and became a graduate from Bethel University with a BA Degree in economics.   He enjoyed gardening and traveling with his beloved wife of 69 years Peggy Joyce Cavender Brandon. Horace was known for his love and devotion to his family and community and will be missed greatly by all of his family and friends. Visitation for Horace Brandon will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 5-8 PM and on Friday, July 19. 2024, from 11 AM until the service time beginning at 1 PM at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN. Bro. Aaron Martin will be officiating the services. Interment will be at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN.Left to Cherish his memory is his loving wife Peggy Joyce Cavender Brandon, daughter Melissa Schwerdtfeger (John), Waverly, TN, son Michael Brandon (Judy), New Johnsonville, TN, grandchildren Christopher (Sarah), Kayla, Brandon (Laura), Brooke (Ross) , Ali (Reece), Grant (Amanda), Lydia (Dylan) & Adam (Erin), great grandchildren Gregory, Cameron (Miranda), Kylie, Lucy, Norah, Autumn, Eli, Miloh, Bo, Jack, Julia, Isabella, Adam, Jr. & great-great grandson, John. He is preceded in death by his parents Enoch and Elsie Brandon, son Monty Brandon, and brothers, Douglas Brandon & Joe Brandon.Arrangements have been entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN.