Donald Gene Brand's Obituary
Donald Brand, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away at 7:37 p.m., on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Liberty Village of Jerseyville, Jerseyville, IL.
Donald was born on April 7, 1932 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Lester Joseph and Alma Rose (Fisher) Brand. He was of the Baptist faith. Donald was a retired aero-space worker serving as an electrical inspector at McDonnell-Douglas. After graduating Pinckneyville High School, Donald entered the United States Navy during the Korean war years. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, clay bird shooting, woodworking, carving, building and flying R.C. planes, and making primitive archery equipment. He loved spending time with his brothers and sister. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donald is survived by his two brothers, James David (Beth) Brand of Jerseyville, IL and Billy Joe (Christina) Brand of Pekin, IN; one sister, Rebekkah R. (Don) Garren of Salem, IL; sister-in-law Trina Brand of Wood River, IL; and 12 nieces and nephews along with their children.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Vernie Richard Brand.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
A visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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