Alvin was born May 25, 1938 in Pender County to the late Kathleen Edmundson and Joseph Coy Brantley. He was a veteran of the US Army and was employed with Carolina Power and Light retiring with over 34 years of service. Alvin attended Salem Baptist Church where he enjoyed the Senior Adult One class and traveling with the Explorers.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joy Wilder Brantley; daughters, Amy Brantley (Clark Hill) and Lisa Brantley Waller (Chuck); sons, Chris Brantley (Alex) and Al Brantley; brother, Phil Zaidy (Rebecca); sister, Jean Thomas; brother-in-law, David Wilder (Frances); and six grandchildren, Jessica and Katherine Waller, Ashleigh and Lauren Mole, and Blythe and Sofia Brantley.
A Funeral Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27523. The burial will follow the service at 3:30pm at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US 117, Dudley, NC 28333. The family will receive friends 11-12am prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Salem Baptist Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
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