Wayne E. Brannock, Jr.

December 3rd, 1951 - June 12th, 2020

Memorial

Mementos

Wayne E. Brannock, Jr. (aka Brother, Buster, Dad, Grandpa Frank) passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on December 3, 1951, he was the son of Wayne E. Brannock, Sr. and Linda Gnadt. He enjoyed gardening and took time to appreciate the beauty of the sky, water, birds and trees. He will be remembered for his laughter and his love of history and music. He is survived by his two daughters, Nicole Gross of Knoxville, TN and Erika Moon of Jarrettsville, MD; his four sisters Peggy Alexander of Ashton, MD, Debbie Atkinson of Laurel, MD, Barbara Clack of Jacksonville, FL and Patricia McMillan of Atlantic Beach, FL; and his two grandsons Caleb and Lyle Gross. A celebration of life and music will be held virtually on Thursday, December 3, 2020 via Zoom. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Amputee Coalition and St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Events

PAST EVENT

Celebration of Life and Music

Dec 3rd, 2020

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

(GMT-4:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Tributes

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Michael Gross

We miss you Wayne. Your presence...your laughter...thirst for knowledge and love. We carry you in our hearts and see the little signs letting us know you are at peace. Your grandsons keep your sense of humor alive by listening to the funny songs that played in the cards you sent. You always had a big place in your heart for our animals. Without a doubt they loved going on long, fast walks with Grandpa Frank! Here's one photo that always makes me smile. I miss you.

Published November 10th, 2020

Erika Moon

I've always been a "Daddy's Girl" and always will be. I loved naps with my dad when I was a baby and helping my dad work in the yard. I miss him so much. I miss being able to text him a funny video and our phone calls to catch up on life. Telling him silly stories about my students and talking about movies we recently watched. I will miss my future children being able to know their Grandpa Frank and hearing his laugh. You will live on in my memories, experiences, stories, and humor. I love you Dad!!

Published June 20th, 2020

Nicole Gross

Dad, this September 2018 Knoxville visit was filled with extra special memories. You met your youngest grandson, Lyle and played firefighter and superhero rescues while exploring space and science with Caleb. You and Michael enjoyed your first Tennessee Vols home football game (what an awful loss against the Florida Gators, but what an experience for you nonetheless!) I am going to miss having these visits and memories as Caleb and Lyle grow up. I cherish the moments we did share and we will keep Grandpa Frank's spirit alive and with us always.

Published June 19th, 2020