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Jack L. Brannon
Date Of Birth:September 12, 1931
Date Of Death:March 6, 2011
Service Date:7:00 p.m. Wednesday
Celebration of Life
Allen Funeral Home

            Jack L. Brannon, 79, of Bloomington died Sunday morning at IU Health-Bloomington.  He was born on September 12, 1931 in Owen County, Indiana the son of Charles and Virginia (Scott) Brannon.   A graduate of Worthington-Jefferson High School, he attended Butler University in Indianapolis where he played both basketball and baseball.  After two years of college he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received his discharge in 1955.  He then returned to Butler and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree. 

            Jack began his teaching career at Indianapolis Public School #20 and then taught at numerous communities in Indiana.  Some places he taught at were Pimento, Elnora, Odon, and Edgewood before coming to the Monroe County Community School System.  As a teacher with this school system, he taught at Dyer and Unionville Junior High Schools until Bloomington High North opened in 1972.  He retired from teaching in 1989.

            During his teaching career, Jack held a great interest in sports.  He was both a teacher and a coach at numerous schools.  He loved the outdoors, to fish, golf, to mushroom hunt, just to be sportsman.  He also worked at the Bob Knight Basketball camps for several years following his retirement as an administrative assistant.

            Jack is survived by his wife, Erma (Slaten) Brannon of Bloomington, one son and daughter-in-law, David and Tammy Brannon of Bloomington, two daughters; Becky A. Andrade and husband Vic of Indianapolis and Holly Brannon of Fishers,

Three grandchildren, Patrick Andrade, Erin Andrade and Kelsey Brannon, one sister, Susie Brannon Jenne of Winter Springs, FL and a special aunt, Ethel Johnson of Freedom, IN.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Martha C. Green, Leanna Elgin and Arlettia Flynn and one brother, Robert R. Brannon.

            A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington.  Friends may visit the family from 5:00-7:00 p.m. prior to the services.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org
  • From: Patty (Shouse)  Byers
    Location:Bloomfield, IN

    So sorry. Jack was a great guy and fellow classmate and graduate.

  • From: Darrell R. Wittmer
    Location:Louisville, KY

    To Mrs. Brannon & Family Wanted to extend my heartfelt condolonces to you and your family during this difficult time. Mr. Brannon was a wonderful man and a great leader/teacher for many of us. He was our coach in our early years at Odon H.S. class of 1968. I know he was also a fan of Indiana University and worked with coach Knight at camps there, sharing his extensive basketball knowledge. I am also a graduate of Indiana University School of Business so share many of Coach Brannons learnings/teachings. May God Bless you all!!!! Darrell R. Wittmer

  • From: Kent Benson

    My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Jack Brannon! I enjoyed my times fishing with Jack and appreciate all of his support of my career and IU Basketball! Respectfully, Kent Benson

  • From: Sherron Pampalone
    Location:Crown Point

    Dear Erma and Family, Our deepest sympathy to each of you. I only got to know you both in recent years; but, Jack was a kind soul who appreciated the small things of life. He truly loved black walnuts didn't he? Prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Sherron and Michael Pampalone

  • From: John  Sheldon
    Location:Terre Haute, Indiana

    My condolences to Jack's family.I was fortunate to have been coached by Jack while he was at Edgewood.He was a outstanding coach and more important were the life lessons he taught. My life was enriched by having known Jack. It was a wonderful experience one I will cherish all my life. God bless to Jack and his family. John Sheldon

  • From: Kimberly  Carson
    Location:Bloomington IN

    Holly and Tammy and family: Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time. Kim Carson

  • From: Randy Roberts
    Location:Bloomington, Indiana

    With the passing of Jack Brannon goes one of the best fisherman, bird dog trainers, bird hunters, and all 'around avid sportsman our area has ever known. Jack took many of us under his wing and taught us a lot about the outdoors and life in general.Jack had more good bird dogs than any one guy should deserve. In my opinion his best was Reb, followed closely by Jake. Jack was a long-time friend and hunting companion of Coach Knight and coach always introduced Jack as the best quail hunter ever. David, you have lost a great dad and friend, but you'll think of the good times fishing and hunting more as time passes.

  • From: Harry and Donna Carson
    Location:Bloomington IN

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Jack will be missed. Harry Dee and Donna Carson

  • From: Terri  Jenne-Spears
    Location:Winter Park, Florida

    I'm going to miss his fish fry's and grilled pork chops and sausage!! Love and God's Peace to all...Terri Jenne-Spears

  • From: Debby Inman McKibben
    Location:Bloomington IN

    Holly - Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Your father was a wonderful man. Treasure your memories - for I know you have a lot of them!!

  • From: Don  Miller
    Location:Connersville Indiana

    My life was influenced greatly by my association with Jack Brannon. We met at Odon. I was his student-teacher. I must have done OK as he brought me along with him to Ellettsville. My met my wife there at Ellettsville. I also attended the Ellettsville Christian Church. Both my wife/family and church which began there at Ellettsville have been a blessing to me. It came about because he had faith in me. I went to a drive in movie with all you guys. It was a Frank Sinatra World War 2 action movie. I forget the name but it was on TV some time ago and I watched it again!I have thought many times of the opportunity Jack gave me and how it all worked out for me.

  • From: Michelle Hays Lattimore
    Location:Charleston, SC

    Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • From: Vickie Pershing
    Location:Odon, Indiana

    Mr. Brannon was my driver's ed teacher when I was in high school. He was the basketball coach at Odon, also. My dad, Leo Laughlin, always had great respect for Mr. Brannon. My condolences to his family.

  • From: Erv & Marilyn  Bultman
    Location:Bloomington

    Marilyn & I are saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was a good friend and fellow educator. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From: George Smith
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    Please accept my sincere condolences. Working with Jack at North, fishing and talking baseball with him was such a pleasure. Dave, Holly and family, my heart felt thoughts are with you.

  • From: Barbara (Flinn) Mensch
    Location:Bloomfield

    I remember Jack, Mr. Brannon as us students called him then, fondly. He was my brother's, Don Flinn, basketball coach (Don passed away 8 yrs ago at the age of 58), and my driver's ed. teacher. I always liked him, I remember him slamming his brake when I was taking driver's training because I didn't come to a complete stop. LOL Thru the years, anytime I saw the name Brannon, I always checked to see if it was Jack, I would have liked to have said hello to him again. My father, Raymond "Donkey" Flinn, died Feb 9th, perhaps they, Dad, Don and Jack are talking sports now! My sympathy to all the family. Barb Mensch