William Russell Brannon - a 35 year old native and resident of Mobile, Alabama - passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Brannon was a Patrol Officer with the Semmes, Alabama Police Department and a veteran of the United States Army Reserve serving from 2007-2013. He deployed with the 498th Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2009-May 2010. He was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for his accomplishments during that deployment. Billy was also an active member of the Seven Hills Volunteer Fire Department from 2008-2013. He loved golf, his dogs, deep-sea fishing, Alabama football, attending concerts with his loved ones, and anything electronic.
He is survived by his wife, Brittany Harrell Brannon and son, Grayson Wesley Brannon; parents, Clarence Wesley Brannon & Susan White Brannon; brother, Barton James Brannon and sister- in-saw, Julie Browning Brannon; and paternal grandmother, Lavelle Brannon. He is also survived by many in laws, who loved him like their own including: Christy & David, Cindy & Russ, JR & Ashley, Mikey, Randy & Cathy. Uncle Billy is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, 14 to be exact, including Detective Chris Autry, whom Billy considered to be one of his closest friends.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Pathway Church, 7200 Moffett Rd, Mobile, AL 36618 at 12:00. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until the service starts at noon. Private interment will be at the Alabama Veterans Cemetery, 34904 Alabama Highway 225, Spanish Fort, Al 36527. Due to very limited space at the Veterans Pavilion, the family asks that the graveside attendance be reserved for immediate family, close friends, police coworkers and Billy’s fellow veterans with whom he served.
The family would like to thank everyone for all the phone calls, text messages, personal visits and meals. For those who are moved to make donations in lieu of flowers, they ask that you consider Mission 22, a national community supporting active service members, Veterans, and their family members, through three areas of focus: Support & Treatment Programs addressing PTSD and suicide prevention, Social Impact initiatives raising awareness around issues active members face, and installation of large scale Veteran Memorials. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com.
