Carl E. Brandon

Herrin- CARL EDWARD BRANDON, age 66, of Herrin, formerly of Riverton, passed away peacefully at 2:28am on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Carl was born in Herrin on February 27, 1941, the son of Clyde Pat and Mabel I. (Brown) Brandon. He was a graduate of Sunnyside Grade School and Herrin High School. Mr. Brandon was a member of the Christian Covenant Fellowship in Carterville. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in Germany from 1963 to 1965. Carl was a longtime employee of the Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield, retiring in 1998. Mr. Brandon delighted in the company of family, particularly his nieces and nephews, with whom he engaged in epic wiffle ball and miniature golf games. A highlight in Brandon family history is his unassisted triple play in a kids vs. adults ball game. His triumphs in miniature golf were celebrated with a victory lap around the ice-cream parlor. For the past several years, Carl organized massive Easter egg hunts at his home for neighbors and relatives. An animal lover, Carl had several dogs, notably his beloved Tuffy. He also raised bantam chickens in his retirement. His hobbies included country-western dancing, bingo, and trips to the boat. He enjoyed extensive travels with his sister. Survivors include- 2 sisters- Mary Louise Brandon, with who he shared a home in Riverton and Herrin, of Herrin, IL Ruth Ellen and Timothy Fross of Belleville, IL 2 brothers- Donald Ray and Catherine Brandon of Herrin, IL John Robert and Sheryl Brandon of Springfield, IL 3 nieces- Michelle Lynn Brandon of Aurora, IL Lori and Daniel Haberreiter of Albuquerque, NM Melissa Fross of Belleville, IL 3 nephews- Brian L. and Michelle Brandon of Gillette, WY Patrick Brandon and fianc Stephanie Moore of Webster Groves, MO Michael and DeAnn Fross of Columbia, IL 2 grand nephews- Jordan A. Brandon of Gillette, WY Timothy D. Fross of Columbia, IL 3 grand nieces- Rylee A. Brandon of Gillette, WY Kayleigh Fross of Columbia, IL Annalise Haberreiter of Albuquerque, NM A host of cousins Beloved dog Chevy Carl was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother- Clyde Eugene Brandon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ralph Brandon and Rev. Timothy Fross will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christian Covenant Fellowship or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com