Jerry Dee Brannon, age 85 of Addison, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 26, 1940 in Madera, California to Zemon and Deliah Rachel Hodge Brannon. Attended Addison High School for 12 years. He was a retired Jack of all trades. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. Jerry enjoyed spending time in his shop, especially on wood working projects. He was happily married for 62 years to Glenda Ann Cross. They loved spending time with their children and grandchildren, watching the Addison Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide play football and vacationing in the Smokey Mountains.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 08, 2025 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Brother Tim Box and Brother Kenny Sudduth will officiate.
Jerry is survived by his children, John “Dee” (Paula) Brannon, Tammy (Alan) Mah and Jerrie Ann Mayhall; four grandchildren, Zach (Hannah Elliott) Brannon, Savannah (Tyson) Parrish, Hannah M. Brannon and John Mark Mayhall; four great grandchildren, Eli Burleson, Elliott Grace Brannon, Vivie Mae Brannon and Andee Kate Brannon; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Brannon; parents, Zemon and Deliah Rachel Hodge Brannon; brother, Hillard Brannon, brother and sister-in-law, Dexter and Shelia Brannon.