Mattie Marie Gritton
1897 - 1931 (34 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Mattie Marie Gritton was born on 13 May 1897 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 1931 in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167643770/mattie-marie-brandonMattie married Howard Taylor Brandon on 16 Oct 1919 in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri. Howard was born on 19 Jul 1896 in McDonough County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1966 in Hancock County, Illinois; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Donald Brandon
was born on 26 Sep 1923 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas; died on 15 Jan 2014 in Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas; was buried in CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas.
- 2. James Donald Brandon
Generation: 2
2. James Donald Brandon (1.Mattie1) was born on 26 Sep 1923 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas; died on 15 Jan 2014 in Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas; was buried in CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas. Notes:
James "Don" Brandon, 90, of Hot Springs Village died on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Don was born September 26, 1923 to the late Howard and Mattie Gritton Brandon in Augusta, Kansas.
Don served in both the United States Navy and Coast Guard. He was a master pilot flying jets, helicopters, seaplanes and even gliders, both private and commercial. His flying skills have allowed many unforgettable adventures for him and his family.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Howard T. Jr and Robert Brandon. He is survived by his loving wife of Sixty-Three years; one son and daughter-in-law of Tulsa, OK; two daughters and sons-in-law of OK; and four grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at Good Samaritan Chapel on Saturday, Jan 18, 2014, Pastor Jim Burns officiated, Burial followed at CedarVale Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, you may make donations in his honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York, 10163-4777.
Arrangements were entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123593324/james-donald-brandon