Charles “Calvin” Brannen, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at home in Crystal River on Monday, February 9, 2015.
Calvin is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Luanne; two daughters, Devon (Ross) Darsey of Parrish, FL and grandchildren. Brannen and Wyatt. Kelli (Scott) Winot of Jeffersonville, IN- grandchild. Allison; and sister, Bonnie Brannen of Sarasota, FL.
Calvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. He graduated from Boca Ciega High School in 1965. He served in the USMC as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic from 1965 to 1969, and was overseas on Okinawa for thirteen months during 1967 and 1968 repairing war-damaged equipment from Vietnam.
A full military service presented by Marine Corps League Detachment #54, followed by interment, will occur at 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Bay Pines National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M., located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33744.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.
We will miss our beloved Brother in Law. We have so many good memories. Our love and prayers go out to Luanne, and the entire family. RIP, Calvin, we’ll miss you.
My sincere condolences to the family. Calvin was a good man and will be missed by all. Semper Fi
Rich Belinski
We lost a good man, great friend, great guy! My condolences to the Family.
Mark
It was great to see Calvin make it for one last hunt at Dixie’s in November.
Always a pleasure to be with, an honorable man, and a gentleman.
Rest in peace sir.
RIP Uncle Calvin you were a wonderful person and you will be missed.
Laurie
He will be missed by all… A true outdoorsman… Thomas
One of the good guys that always had time for his friends. One of the few guys I’d ride the river with.His family is in my prayers.
Farewell Bogie Alumni Class of 65
Hi Luanne, I’m so sorry to hear about Calvin. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you- I’m still here in bradenton. Trey
Our sincere condolences to Luanne and family. Thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you comfort in the days ahead.
We have fond memories of Calvin and the family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
One of my last memories of Calvin is when he came out to the Hollinswood Ranch Hoodlum Hunt. He was down at the rifle range observing all of his friends missing the targets. I grabbed him and Ron Ferqueron threw them in my Polaris ranger and we took one of those famous white knuckle rides in the woods. Later that evening at dinner he was sitting in a nice rocking chair and I said “Calvin how you doing” and he said “I’m having a great time”. We will all miss him.
We were so saddened upon learning that Calvin had passed away.I will always remember the good times we all had many years ago when we were neighbors in west Palmetto. Please know you are in our hearts and a part of Calvin will always be with us..he was quite a guy! Xoxo Bonnie & Tommy Metcalf
Although it’s been many, many years since I have seen you, I have thought of you and your family often. When I think of you these two words come to mind, Trust and respect, and you had mine. RIP my Brother! My Deepest sympathy to your family.