Melvie Charles Brammer, age 91, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday,
February 10, 2010 at Brandywine Living Center in Greenfield. He was
born December 29, 1918 in Sabetha, KS, the son of Ernest and Myrtle
(Hamilton) Brammer.
Melvie was a member of the Knightstown Christian
Church for 52 years where he had been a former deacon and treasurer for
25 years. He retired from Conrail Railroad with 42 1/2 years of
service. He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. He and his wife enjoyed
camping for many years, belonging to Good Sam and Allison Camping
Clubs. His most favorite past times were enjoying his family and his
faith.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy 'Lucile' Ulrey
Brammer of Knightstown; a son, Charles (Beverly) Brammer of Greenfield;
a daughter, Delona (Danny) Vaughn of Frankton; four grandchildren: Ryan
(Carissa) Brammer of Indianapolis, John (Tisha) Cox of Anderson, Rodney
(Debbie) Cox of Knightstown and Rene (Jerry Jr.) Powell of Frankton;
six great grandchildren: Clayton Cox of CO, Matthew Cox of Knightstown,
Tyler and Cory Cox both of Knightstown, Emily Cox of Anderson and Garth
Powell of Frankton; three step grandchildren; seven step great
grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Brammer of Anderson; a sister, Jewel
Collins of Ft. Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alvie Brammer; and grandson, Marcus Cox.
Services
will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Hinsey Brown
Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Reverends Richard Thayer and
Anthony Darling officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday,
February 12, 2010 at the chapel. Burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Knightstown Christian
Church, P.O. Box 37, Knightstown, IN 46148.