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Obituary For Reverend Donald Edward Brantley, Sr.
Reverend Donald E. Brantley, Sr. transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday May 24, 2022 in the peace and love of his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late James Lee and the late Hattie Brantley. Donald received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from the former William Penn Senior High School. Having a desire to further his education, he attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland and received his Associates Degree. After graduating from college, he served in the United States Navy through the ROTC program. He served his country faithfully until he was honorably discharged and returned to his hometown. Donald became a member of “The Emperors”, a professional singing group, which traveled the Eastern seaboard from 1964 until 1967. In March 2022, Don and his fellow Emperors were inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. He began his working career as a baker for the former Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg and Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. During his working career, he was also employed by D&H Distributors where he worked as a Buyer and Salesman. Donald’s final employment was at AMP Incorporated as an Industrial Engineer Technician, Personnel Representative, Safety and Health Technician and Plastic Molding Supervisor. While employed at AMP, he completed a two-year course in Industrial Supervision and Management, where he received his Diploma in Human Relations. After 29 years of service at AMP Incorporated, he retired in 1999. Donald was ordained as a Deacon in 1982 by Bishop Charles H. Foggie, as an Elder 1983 by Bishop Clinton J. Hoggard and by Grace Bible College School of Theology in 2012. He attended various schools and Seminaries to improve his ministry. His pastoral assignments were at St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Small Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in York, Pennsylvania and Harris A.M.E. Zion Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He served as chaplain for the U.S. Senate of PA and Vice President of the Harrisburg Lenten Fellowship. When God called him to a higher level in his ministry, he and his wife, Ann stepped out on faith and started the New Anointed Christian Fellowship Church where he faithfully served until his health started to fail. In addition to his parents, “Rev” was preceded in death by his “baby girl” Angela; his grandaughter, Asia and his five siblings, James, David, Charles, Gertrude and Geneva. He leaves to cherish and celebrate his life and legacy, his wife of 55 years, S. Ann Brantley; his daughters, Saneen Lewis and Rosalind “Pebbles” Brantley; his sons, Donald E. Brantley, Jr. and Donell P. Brantley; his eight grandchildren, Jamar Brantley (Christina), Donell Brantley, Jr., Da-Laine Beverly (Marina), Tanisha Franklin, Deadre Beverly, Mariah Lewis, Quincy Wadley and Summer Johnson; his eight great-grandchildren, Leyani Brantley, Airihanna Beverly, Zaria Brantley, Layla McDonald, Nadiya Franklin, Victor and D'Angelo Waters and Ace Lewis; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Reverend Donald E. Brantley, Sr.’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1 at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary of Living Water Community Church at 206 Oakleigh Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17111 with Viewing and Visitation 9:30 until 11:00 AM and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Deana Perry sent Fall Fantasia for Reverend Donald Edward Brantley, Sr. - June 01, 2022
Sending Love, Prayers, and Condolences from the Perkins and Cummings families. Love Always Deana Perry-Perkins and Jeanine Cummings.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Reverend Donald Edward Brantley, Sr. - May 31, 2022
God Bless you and Keep You Close-There's no loneliness He can't see us through _To comfort those He loves so much, there's nothing God won't do. In this time of sadness, may the Lord lead you to a place of peace. With Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss! From: Mother Bernice East
One of the kindest people I ever met, great sense of humor and energy. Thank you for the hospitality. Blessings to the whole family 🙏🏼 - Jason Nardis
Dear Uncle Donald, My prayers and condolences to you.I wish we had been closer so I could have known you better. Rest in peace. Your niece Cathleen (Palmer) Tomb.
My prayers, love and thoughts are with you. Pastor Brantley always had a smile and something positive to say no matter what it looked like. Pastor Brantley was always encouraging and gave Christ kind of love, mercy and grace. May the Lord comfort you and may you feel the peace of God that passes all understanding. Love, Evangelist Victoria Simpson
My condolences from his neice, Tracy Dade..sorry I couldn't make the service? But Uncle Donald will always have a place in my heart...
This is Tony, Donald "just" asked me to tell you "When I'm through with this old* clay house of mine* and no more guide lights* through it's windows shine* just box it up tight* and lay it away* with the other clay houses* of yesterday* and tell all my friends* to try if they can* to bury all my wrongs* since first I began* don't get me wrong* this world is devine"* with it's glorious flowers and beautiful sunshine* it's a wonderful gift a wonderful plan* a wonderful marvelous gift to man* but as you look on this house* no tears should be shed* it's like any clay house* when the tenants has fled* I checked all my pages and checked on my past* I paid all my balances* and this is my last* so to you who are building* just look over mine* and make your alterations* while yet there is time! A message From The Man Donald E. Brantley Sr.
We send r deepest sympathy to Mrs Ann Brantley & Family. Cousin Donald, a Great Person, who would help anyone, anytime.Also a guy who dressed well. We remember when he was in high school & his blue shirt, matched his blue shoes. Don had that smile...... such a welcoming smile! We "Miss U Don" Love Banks & Dearing Family ❤️ Jan, Ken, Darrell, Brett
Reverend Brantley you will truly be missed! Growing up going to Harris church was some of my best memories of you and when you would sing 🎶 Something gotta hold on me oh yes it did I said something........... That song would get the whole church up and moving. You will be forever loved and missed! Rest with the angels Revy Rev. Love Ty
A man among men always put others first may heaven smile upon Ms Ann& family
I and my wife, Stella, send our condolences and prayers to the Rev. D. Brantley family in their loss. May God continue to bless his family. I enjoyed his church services and his Christian Music certainly sole steering. Ann you and Donald really sang those sole steering songs. I always enjoyed those yearly concerts at Harris AMEZ Church. Sincerely, Greg Spells & Stella Spells
For Mrs. Ann Brantley & Family (both Churcch & biological): the Cooley Family expresses heartfelt sympathy at your loss, and gratitude for our singing connection formed and forged years ago. We pray that in your hour of trial and loss you experience the peace that passes understanding that only Our Loving God can give. Yours In Christ's Love, Dr. Iris H. Cooley & Family
My Condolences to the Brantley family
May your family find peace in this difficult time and may Rev Brantley rest in heaven.
I remember when I was a little girl and grandmom would have the girls over night,the room would have all Donald singing pics all over the wall,she would play his music,I thank you cousin for what u have done for me and my family.God Bless You. God Bless Your Family. Donna Butts.
My deepest condolences to the family and all who knew Rev Brantley he was good person
I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of The Rev Mr Donald Brantley, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord ! Lucille Ray
I want to express my sincere condolences in the loss of The Rev Mr Donald Brantley, we worked together at Amp, may the memories you have keep him near, Blessings to each one of you !
Rest in Peace Mr. Brantly🙏🏽 Donnie & Patricia Lyons
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