Harold Franklin Brammer

Highlands, NC - Harold Franklin Brammer, 84, of Highlands peacefully passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at home with his family present. He was born in Mullens, West Virginia, the son of Trevor Franklin Brammer and Hallie Beckelheimer Brammer. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and a graduate of Concord University. He and his wife moved to the Highlands area in 1979 where they lived on King Mountain for 20 years and later in Highlands proper. He co-owned and developed Wright Square and other properties in the area. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Highlands where he served as an Elder; he was also in the Men’s Prayer Group and enjoyed participating in missions. He was always involved in charity work in every community in which he lived. Before moving to Highlands, the Brammers lived in Largo, Florida where they were active members of Christ Presbyterian Church, participating in youth activities and teaching. Mr. Brammer also served with the Sertoma Club, a charitable business organization. He was founder and president of Seminole Awning and Screening Company in Pinellas County, Florida and a member of the Florida Mobile Home Association as well as the Largo Chamber of Commerce.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn Austin Brammer; two daughters, Karen Brammer Austin of Los Angeles, CA and Leah Gwen Brammer Long and her husband Ron Long of Portola Valley, CA; a son, Harold Austin Brammer and his wife Christel Brammer of Largo, FL; three grandchildren, Brendan Brammer Long, Bria Lorelle Long, and Olivia Grace Austin.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, with the Rev. Dr. Lee Bowman officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the Church.

Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741, or Highlands Community Day Care, PO Box 648, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.