Richard L. Brannon, 73, of Vandalia, IL, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Fayette Co. Hospital, ER in Vandalia, IL. Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2012, at St. James Lutheran Church in Vandalia, with Pastor Viktoria Parvin officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, January 5, 2012 (1 hour before the service) at St. James Lutheran Church, Vandalia, . Memorials: St. James Lutheran Church, Vandalia, IL. Richard was born on April 20, 1938, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Emmett Arlington and Clara Agnes (Benefiel) Brannon. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Vandalia, IL. Richard was a talented Decorator and House Keeper and former employee of E.A. Brannon Freight Lines and United Van Lines. He is survived by Brother: Mike Brannon & Sherilyn, Moweaqua, IL; Several Nephews & Nieces and many Friends. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 2 Brothers, Jim & Jack.