Ronald Brantley

Ronald “Ronnie James” Brantley, 64, of South Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his daughter’s house in LaPorte.

He was born November 15, 1955 in South Bend, to the late Prentice Woods and Alberta (Wilson) Brantley.

He attended LaSalle High School, until he enlisted in the Marine Core in 1973. He proudly served as a CPL, where he received his Rifle Expert Badge and his National Defense Service Medal.  Ronnie James was honorably discharged in 1975. After his discharge, he worked at different factories around the South Bend area.  

Ronnie James loved people and had a special love for music. Sam Cooke was his favorite music artist. He was a sharp dresser, with a hat and shoes to match every outfit. He often liked to show off his Martial Art moves and had a love for cooking. Most of all he had a love for God. He attended Christian Fellowship Worship Center in LaPorte.  Ronnie James touched so many people with his humor, he will be missed by many.

Surviving are his children, Jennifer (LaShawn) O’Neal of Laporte, Marquita Logan of South Bend, Roniesha Fountain of Cincinnati, Ohio; eleven grandchildren, Jalaysia, LaShawn, Brandon, MarShawn, Syncer, Jershawna, Courtney, Kalayia, Desire, Destiny and Gerald; and one great-grandchild, Lailynn.  Also surviving are his two siblings, Robert (Vicki) Brantley Jr. of South Bend, and Nadine Lara of South Bend.

Ronnie James was preceded in death by his parents; and his four siblings, Lois Jean Brantley, Michael Ray Brantley, David “Spark” Martin and Jerome Deberry.

Funeral services for Ron will be at 11:00AM Friday, September 25, 2020 at Life Church, 5911 York Road, South Bend, Indiana 46614, with his son-in-law, Pastor LaShawn O’Neal officiating.  Friends are welcome to visit with the family beginning at 10:00AM until time of service. The family asks that funeral attendees stay mindful of social distancing practices and wear a mask or facial covering.

Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

Palmer Funeral Home – West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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