Jimmy Ray Brandon, 64, of Hallsville, Texas passed away at UT Health in Tyler, Texas on June 16, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Jim was born July 2, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas to James Rayburn and Reeta Faye Brandon. He graduated from Gilmer High School in Gilmer, TX. He began his career working in the steel industry and later served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3 ^rd Class. The Navy is where he began his long-term career as a health care provider, serving aboard the USS Forrestal. After the Navy, Jim attended TSTC in Marshall, Texas and earned a degree in Safety. He continued his education with the University of Phoenix, earning a Master's in Business Administration. He then continued his career, advancing to a healthcare administrator.

Jim is survived by his wife of 19 years, Paula Brandon of Hallsville, TX; sons and daughter-in laws, Jeffery Brandon and Andrea of Hallsville, TX, Jason Brandon and Maile of Longview, TX, Zachary Jaco and Alicia of Osage Beach, MO, and daughter Jennifer Winters of Greenwood, AR; grandchildren, Joey Winters, Natalie Brandon, Aric Warnick, John Brandon, Greg Warnick, Samuel Jaco, Katy Warnick, James Brandon, Sarah Brandon, Jeremiah Brandon, Noel Brandon, and Micah Brandon; Sister, Annette Thompson of Marshall, TX; multiple nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. He leaves many loved ones who he cherished deeply, both family and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Rayburn and Reeta Faye Brandon and a sister, Charlotte Deanne Garcia.

Jim had a tremendous love for gospel and traditional country music. He was an accomplished guitarist.  He loved singing and playing music for the Lord with his family and friends. He served as the Minister of Music at Port Caddo Baptist Church for 11 years. Jim shared much joy, love, music and laughter with everyone. If you had an instrument or loved to sing, he wanted you to play and sing with him. Jim's hope is that his loved ones and friends will carry on his legacy by continuing to share his love for music and live their lives for Christ.

Visitation will be held at Down's Funeral Home in Marshall, TX on Jun 19, 2022 from 6 to 8 P.M.  Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Hallsville, TX on June 20, 2022 at 10 A.M. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pritchett, TX.

The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Hallsville Youth Ministry or Refuge Church of Longview, TX.