Robert A. “Bob” Brandon, Sr., 69, passed away at 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Robert was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 27, 1946, to Melrose and Hattie Erline (Sims) Brandon. He and Mary Brenda Waites were married Feb. 3, 1969 in Milford. Robert lived most of his life in the Warsaw area.

For 47 years Robert was an accident free truck driver who drove for various companies including Sun Metal Products, Inc., Creighton Brothers and Midwest Emery Freight. He also owned and operated his own truck for a period of time. Robert enjoyed fishing and plowing snow. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Left with memories to treasure are his wife: Mary Brenda (Waites) Brandon, Warsaw; daughter: Kay Brandon, Etna Green; two sons: Robert A. Brandon Jr., Warsaw; Paul (Lisa) Brandon, Mentone; three grandchildren: Kayla Ludwig, Etna Green; Travis Ludwig, Barbee Lake; and Taylor Brandon, Mentone; four great-grandchildren: Zoey; Josh; Madison; Colton; sister and brother-in-law: Laura and Phil Smith, Warsaw; three sisters-in-law: Sally Brandon, Columbus, Miss.; Carol Brandon; Erma Brandon; both of Warsaw; and brother-in-law: Colie McCool, Pierceton. In addition to his parents: Melrose and Hattie Brandon; Robert was preceded in death by three brothers: David Brandon; Walter Brandon; and Kenny Brandon; two sisters: Edna McCool; and Rebecca Brown-Johnson.

Family and friends will gather for a time of sharing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Titus Funeral Home. A service celebrating the life of Robert A. Brandon, Sr. will follow beginning at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dudley Waites officiating. Private family burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

The family has asked that gifts in Robert’s memory be directed to the family and will be used at their discretion. Please make checks payable to Mary Brenda Brandon.

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Robert A. Brandon, Sr.