Arthur ‘Art’ Brannan, 69

A celebration of life with full military honors for Arthur James Brannan, 69, of Gainesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville.

He died July 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Alma, Michigan, the son of James Clifford Brannan and Donna Eiline Elliott. Arthur married Nancy Brannan on April 23, 1998. Arthur and Nancy are the parents of Bobby Haney, Arthur William Brannan and Amy Brannan.

Arthur was devoted to his family and friends. He would spend his free time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time at Cloud 9 Ranch in Caulfield. On most days, he could be found at his house with his dog, Buddy.

Arthur served in the Army and worked for 17 years for Ingram Barge, where he retired as a senior mate. He was an avid outdoorsman and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a proud member of the Lick Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children: Bobby, Arthur and Amy; his brother, Lester; his mother-in-law, Twila Haney; his niece, April; his grandchildren: Gracie, Katie, Wyatt, Nicholas and Ashley; as well as all the neighborhood kids he loved dearly and mentored; several nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, James and Donna; ands brother, John Brannan.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.