William Lester Brannon Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Lester Brannon Jr. (Columbia, South Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on May 25, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Lester Brannon Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lester Brannon (Lena Mae Brigman) and Bill; and his sister Wildred Brannon Willis. He is survived by: his wife Laura Darrell Meeks of Columbia; his children, Debbie Brannon DeMarco (Paul), William Bert Brannon and Vicki Brannon-Diaz (Ruben); his nieces, Margaret Willis Matheny and Kathleen Willis Ross; his grandchildren, Benjamin DeMarco (Erin), Grace DeMarco Satterthwaite (Ben), Ian Diaz, Maya Diaz, Brig Brannon and Rucker Brannon; and his great grandchild Rosie. He is also survived by fifteen great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bill's memory to the music ministry of Shandon United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice.
