Freddie Carlton Brantley, 65, Groveland, passed away July 4, 2014 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. He was born January 5, 1949 in Douglas, GA son of Mollie Joiner & Quincey Lee Brantley. On October 3, 1972 he was united in marriage to Linda Saint in Moulton, AL. He worked in public works for the City of Groveland. His brother Clarence Brantley preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife Linda Brantley; children Misty Brantley Iaria & husband Andrew, New Smyrna Beach & Teddie Carlton Brantley, Jacksonville & sister Barbara Ann Mickler & husband David, Niceville, FL.



Dad was a strong man of integrity. He cared about doing right by others even if they didn't always do right by him. Dad was a family man; a loving and devoted husband; and caring and loving father. He worked in Public Works for the City of Groveland for 20 years and the City of Mascotte for 8 years. Dad was very knowledgeable in all things of utilities from testing the city's water to repairing busted water mains. Dad and his crew kept the city clean and beautiful. Dad was a simple, old-fashioned "Georgia Boy."Dad loved working in his yard; riding his John Deere tractor; keeping the pasture mowed; and grating the dirt road. Dad loved taking care of the animals on his farm. Dad loved planting gardens of an assortment of fresh vegetables. Dad was always improving his home for his family and took a lot of pride in both his home and work life. We will miss you very much dad and mom will miss you too. We know one day we will see you again. We love you dad!



The funeral service for Freddie Brantley will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in the Becker Chapel. Reverend Bill Hamilton will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Wednesday. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions to either the family or the Mike Conley Hospice House would be appreciated. BECKER FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. (beckerfamilyfuneral.com).