Richard “Harold” Brantley, age 81, of Rockledge, Florida passed away September 20, 2019 in Melbourne, Florida. Born in Amherst, TX, Richard came to Brevard County in 1984 from Columbus, OH. He worked as a pastor in Texas, Ohio and Florida. He was a Golden Eagle member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie; two sons, Rick (Jean) of Ardmore, TN and Dan of New Plymouth, OH; one brother, Jeff (Joyce) of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Sue Martinez of Amherst, TX, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann Harvey of Rio Grande, AZ.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00am - 11:00am with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, 140 Magnolia Avenue, Merritt Island, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Harold’s memory to any of the following charities.
Canaveral Port Ministry, 8907 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Brevard Baptist Association - Brantley Fund for Ministers, 4235 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955
First Baptist Church Merritt Island - Global Mission Budget, 140 Magnolia Avenue, Merritt Island, FL 32952