PORT O’CONNOR – Harvey Brandon, 79, of Port O’Connor passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 peacefully at home, surrounded with family by his side. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Fox, Oklahoma to the late Ben and Eunice Brandon.

Harvey was an avid hunter and fisherman, a hobby he enjoyed with his wife. He loved his family, cooking, traveling, camping and gardening. Harvey had a career in the oil field as a production superintendent for over 40 years. He was involved in the Victoria Livestock Show for over 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brandon; son, Dennis Brandon (Hilary); daughter, Tami Becker (James); step-son’s, Jamie Dierlam (Tonya) and Ray Dierlam; grandchildren, Toby Stary (Dawn), Chelsea Rogers (Forrest), Dustin Dierlam, Samantha Dierlam (Ryan Burke), Beau Dierlam, and Heather McDade (Kolby); great-grandchildren, Tobyn Stary, Colton Rogers, McKinley Rogers, Colton Dierlam , Camryn Dierlam, Hailey McDade, Jade McDade and Kenzie McDade.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Melva Christman; brother Ralph Brandon.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Grace Funeral Home. Interment followed at Wood Hi Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Toby Stary, Forrest Rogers, Johnny Matocha, Tim Pair, Richard Marbach and Dustin Dierlam.

Honorary pallbearers were Arnold Donaho, John Hutson, Glen Green, Kenneth Malone, Phil Efantis and Mike Crain.

Memorial donations may be made to Methodist Heart Hospital in Houston, Texas. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.gracefuneralehome.net.