Dr. O. E. Brannan

Dr. O. E. Brannan, age 90, of Cedartown, GA passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his residence.


He was born on March 30, 1922 in O?Neal?s Township Johnston County, NC a son of the late Bertie Maynard Brannan, Sr. and Melba Whitley Brannan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two children: Robert William Brannan, Sr. and Dr. Chip Roberson, his siblings, Bertie Lucile Shelley, Dr. B.M. ?Bert? Brannan and William Ruffin Brannan.


Dr. Brannan was a graduate of Wake Forest University and the Emory School of Dentistry receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1946. He was a member of Si Omega Dental Fraternity. Dr. Brannan was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1943 to 1944 and 1955 to 1957. He attained the rank of Major and his assignments included 82nd. Airborne, 307th. Airborne Medical Battalion where he served as a paratrooper with over 25 jumps and was the first ?jumping? Dentist in the Army.


He began his Dental practice in 1946 in Carrollton, GA where he was a member of the original medical staff of Tanner Memorial Hospital of Carrollton. He served as 1st. Executive Committeeman in charge of Dental Services. Dr. Brannan began his practice in Cedartown, GA after his military service was completed. He practiced until 1984 and following a brief retirement, resumed practicing dentistry until April 2008.


He was a member of Carroll Lodge # 69 F. & A.M. for 66 years. Dr. Brannan was an avid sportsman. He was a founding member of Sunset Hills Golf & Country Club and of Little River Gun Club, both of Carrollton, GA. Dr. Brannan was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church of Rockmart, GA.


He is survived by his wife, Mrs.Wanda Leigh Daugherty Brannan of Cedartown to whom he was married on February 19, 1994; children: Mrs. Kathryn ?Kathy? Love Brannan Howell & husband David of Carrollton, Mr. Orice Edison ?Eddie? Brannan, Jr. & wife Teresa of Carrollton, Mrs. Anne Mason & husband Dick of Cedartown and Ms. Holly Brannan of Cedartown; daughters in law: Ms. Suzie Hamrick and Mrs. Teresa Roberson; sister in law, Mrs. Sally Brannan. A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.


Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fairview Baptist Church of Rockmart with Dr. Tony Weaver and Dr. Calvin Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cedartown with Military Honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.


The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.


Pallbearers will include: Dr. Bill Berry, Bill Bordynoski, Ron Campbell, Rufus Johnson, Tim Pilgrim, Josh Smith, Mark Smith and Randy Smith.


The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home of Rockmart is in charge of arrangements.