Charles LeRoy Brandon

Charles L. (Roy) Brandon 1930 ~ 2012 Charles L. (Roy) Brandon Roy passed away at St Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls on October 7, 2012. He was born July 7, 1950 in Buhl, ID to Charles Jackson Brandon and Helen Verena Cobb Brandon. Roy attended Willowdale and Buhl schools. He spent his teen years herding sheep for Jack Campbell. Roy joined the US Navy in March, 1948 and served for 4 years. He arrived home on March 1, 1952 and spent the next 44 years employed by Utah Wholesale Grocery (later Fleming Foods). During this time, he was transferred to Pocatello and Salt Lake City, returning home to Twin Falls for the last 15 years of his career. Roy met Leona Simpson in 1947 at Castleford. They married on his birthday and celebrated 61 years of marriage on July 7, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Leona of Twin Falls, daughter Laura Dille of Pocatello and son Lynn (Nan)Brandon of Las Vegas, NV; Roy also leaves his brother Keith (Betty) of Spokane WA., Granddaughter, Verena (Skylar) Simmons of Pocatello, step-granddaughters, Stacy of Las Vegas and Christine of Stites, ID; step-grandsons Kevin (Sarah) of Colorado Springs, CO and Karl of Clarkston, WA. Roy also had 2 great-grandsons and 3 step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 beloved nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Charleen (Dale) Peterson and nephew Roy Peterson. Joining Leona in celebrating Roy's life are their closest lifelong friends, Barbara (Bob) Holloway and their extensive and loving family. Visitation for Roy will be held Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID. Funeral Services for Roy will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 15, 2012 at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls, Idaho. For those wishing to honor Roy, Donations may be made in his name to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130-9411 and/or also flowers are being gratefully accepted.