Elder Rufus C. Brantley
October 31, 1923 - September 13, 2018
Elder Rufus Currell Brantley, age 94 of Stockbridge, died Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus S. and Annie Lee Brantley; brothers, James, Dan, and Charles. He is survived by his nieces, Diane (Steve) Coffee, Connie (Joe) Pearson, Cheryl (Jeff) Hammen, Melanie (Charles) Holt and numerous cousins. Elder Brantley served as Pastor for several Primitive Baptist Churches in Georgia and Alabama. He was a member and Pastor for Rock Springs Primitive Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the recipient of 3 purple hearts, received a Battlefield Commission under General George Patton and an Army Commendation Medal. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Rock Springs Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Jerry Hunt and Elder Herbert Newsome officiating; family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church in Tennille, GA. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.
Elder Rufus Currell Brantley, age 94 of Stockbridge, died Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus S. and Annie Lee Brantley; brothers, James, Dan, and Charles. He is survived by his nieces, Diane (Steve)... View Obituary & Service Information