Gary Lee Brantley

For GOD so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Today we celebrate the memory of a life full of love, kindness, and joy. Gary Lee Brantley was born on April 2, 1957, in Alston, Ga. to the late John Ellis and Margaret Clarice Brantley. Gary entered eternal rest on Friday Nov. 22,2024, at Oxley Park and Rehabilitation in Lyons, Ga. where he resided for 24 years after extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his father John Ellis Brantley, his mother Margaret Clarice Brantley and one sister Frances Mae Brantley.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Sisters; Sherry Brantley of Alston, Ga., Shelver Jean Brantley of Vidalia, Ga., Debra Brantley Melvin (James) and Patricia Jones of Savannah, Ga., Brothers; John Edward Brantley of Ailey, Ga., Alfred Brantley of Hazelhurst, Ga., Special Brother; Minister Ray (Starlin) Favors of Branden, Fla., Nieces; Kima Brantley of Atlanta, Ga., Alicia Brantley of Ailey, Ga., Krissi Brantley of Dallas, Tx., Kiara Jones of Jacksonville, Ga., and a Special Niece, Chauner Jones Hodges(Donnie) of Vidalia, Ga., Nephews; Montrel Brantley of Savannah, Ga., and Alex Brantley of Statesboro, Ga., Uncle; Ralph(Athenia) Brantley, Aunts; Kate Laney of Lyons, Ga., Ruth Thompson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Lola Wooten of Uvalda, Ga., Angeline Brantley of Gainesville, Fla., Carol Brantley of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a host of cousins and friends.

"I have fought a good fight. I finished my course; I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7