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Joseph “Joe” Randal Brannon

Obituary Joe Brannon

Joseph “Joe” Randal Brannon, 58, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

He was born in Gassaway on March 15, 1963, a son of the late Harold Burl and Mildred Virginia Nicholas Brannon. Greeting Joe at Heaven’s Gate along with his parents, are one nephew, Jason Crites; and one infant niece, Tracy Brannon

Forever cherishing Joe’s ornery nature are six siblings: Sharon Short of Wadsworth, Ohio, Ally Coen and husband, Terry, of Flatwoods, Diana Crites and husband, Wayne, of Buckhannon, Harold Wayne Brannon and wife, Janice, of Bruceton, Tenn., Sheila Brannon of Ocala, Fla., and Charlotte Wamsley and husband, Buzz, of French Creek; and many nieces and nephews that cared for him greatly.

Joe was a Christian by faith and enjoyed attending church. His favorite pastimes included watching “The Dukes of Hazard,” westerns, football, and basketball games. Joe also enjoyed fishing and hunting while in the great outdoors of West Virginia.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Buckhannon at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 with Deb Dean officiating. Interment will follow.

We, at Clutter Funeral and Cremation located at 21 Elnora Circle in Buckhannon, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Joseph “Joe” Randal Brannon. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.

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