DENNIS RAY BRAND

June 6, 2019

Dennis Ray Brand, age 74, of Sylvan Springs passed away Thursday June 6, 2019 at the home in which he built. He was born on March 18, 1945 to the late James Lee Brand and the late Callie Opal Davis Brand. Dennis was a long time faithful employee of Jett’s Construction. He was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Sylvan Springs. Dennis was a Godly man that lived his life with integrity and an unwavering dedication to the service of others as evident in his time spent as a Sylvan Springs City Councilman and a volunteer in the Fire Department. He loved fishing and spending time on the river. He was an amazing man and helped everyone he came in contact with. Many described him as being more than a friend or an uncle but more of a father, brother and mentor. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by Mary “Jo” Brand, wife of 30 years and his twin brother Danny Clay Brand. He is survived by his wife Carol (Toby) Brand, daughter Lisa Jordan (Kent), sons Joey Brand (Angela) and Erik Brand (Angel). Grandchildren Lauren Foster, Kyler Jordan, Lillian Brand, Elijah Brand, Ava Brand, Brantley Brand. Great grandchild, Levie Jane Foster. He is also survived by his step son Kevin Mezick (Donna), step daughter Aimee Gilliland (Tim), step grandchildren Samantha Mezick, Eric Gilliland, Emily Mezick, and Sydney Mezick. Step great grandchildren Andrew Johnson, Aubree Johnson, and Sage Mezick. He also leaves behind his brother Sam Brand, his sister Deanie Price (Bill), and his beloved dog Buddy. The family will receive friends at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home in Hueytown, Alabama on Friday June 7, 2019 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Sylvan Springs, Saturday June 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Dr. Kevin Higgs of First United Methodist Church of Sylvan Springs, officiating. Burial will adjoining cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Sylvan Springs.