Charles R. Brannon, 70

Charles R. Brannon, 70, of Sherrodsville, Ohio, died late Saturday night, Dec. 7, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Raymond Eugene and Wandalee (Aston) Brannon. 

Charles was a 1972 graduate of Carrollton High School. He experienced a long and diverse work history. He was a heavy equipment operator for the former James Brothers Coal Company in Mineral City. He performed financial services for clients for Primerica Financial, and in his later years many will remember him working as a retail clerk for Lowe’s in New Philadelphia from which he retired this past June. But he always considered himself a farmer, the calling that rewarded him with the greatest satisfaction. He was an elder and trustee for several years while attending Dellroy Christ Community Church. He was a fan of the Buckeyes, Indians, Steelers and enjoyed studying and sharing Civil War History. He, along with his wife Cheryl, enjoyed travel and enthusiastically followed the grandchildren through their sports endeavors.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl A. (Sears) Brannon, whom he married April 2, 1977; children Dwight Huth of Dover, OH, Mrs. Kyle (Chad) Hanenkrat of Carrollton, OH, and Jason (Sharon) Brannon of North Canton, OH,  his beloved grandchildren Karley and Ryleigh Hanenkrat and Andrew, Adam, and Anna Brannon, his brother, Mark E. (Peggy) Brannon of Sherrodsville, and two sisters, Barbara Litchfield of Carrollton and Mrs. Sandy (Timothy) Eick of Olathe, KS, nieces and nephews and special uncle and aunt William and Nancy Aston.

In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by brother-in-law Leland Litchfield. 

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., in the Sherrodsville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Josh Robinson officiating. Interment will follow services. The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville has been entrusted with arrangements. Contributions in Charles’ memory may be made to the Dover First Christian Church, 3029 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44620. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.