Born May 22, 1941, in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late Floyd Bartow Brantley Sr. and Mildred Virginia Keiser Brantley.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandra C. Sandidge Brantley; sister, Phyllis Watts; and brothers, Francis C. Brantley, Milton Brantley, and Floyd Brantley Jr.; He is survived by his extended family.

A funeral was conducted Friday, Dec. 30, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Brother Derek Keiser officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G