James D. Brand's Obituary
James Brand, age 86, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. James was born on December 8, 1921 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to George and Edith (Biglow) Brand. On December 31, 1942, he married Phyllis Jones in Pinckneyville at St. Bruno Catholic Church Rectory and she survives. James was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church and was a 50 year member of the U.M.W.A. Survivors include his wife; a son; Bob (Janet) Brand of Pinckneyville, a daughter; Judy (Sam) Opp of Pinckneyville; three grandchildren Lora Sutton, Bobbi Brand, Joshua (Melissa) Brand and six great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Lester and Bernard Brand. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, on Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Rosary will be recited on Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Bruno Catholic School or American Heart Association.
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