Mr. Otis Edward Brandon was born in Tampa, Fl on January 26, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. Odas Brandon. He was educated in the Hillsborough County School system, graduating from George S Middleton High School (Class of '61) then going on to attend Florida A&M University. He was a member of the Int'l Longshoremen Local #1402 for 38 years.


In spite of his demanding work schedule, Otis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and was an avid computer geek. Otis relished the benefits of being a family man and made is home a warm and welcoming environment for his loved ones.


He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Betty Douglas; stepfather, Robert Douglas Sr., daughter, Val Brandon, Brothers, Arthur Lee Brandon, Ronald Lee Douglas; stepbrothers, Jackie Leroy Douglas and Elder Robert James Douglas, brother-in-law Rowe Taylor Jr; niece La Rhonda Douglas.


Left behind to cherish fond memories of him are, his loving wife of 32 years, Gloria Brandon;brother, Gregory Douglas (Sharon); stepsister, Carolyn Taylor-Rowe, sister-in-law, Sadie Douglas; beloved sons, Reginald Brandon, Joseph E. Murphy, Otis E. Brandon III (DeAnna); cherished daughters, Kathy Davis (Will), Thea Brandon, Tammy Jackson (James), Amy Lewis (Corey), Betty Murphy, Debra Lewis; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends and the 'Class of 61'.

Visitation
Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, July 30, 2021
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tampa, FL 33610

Funeral Service
Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home
Saturday, July 31, 2021
11:00 AM
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tampa, FL 33610