Elvis Virdine Brandon, 81, of Rector, Ark., came face to face with his Jesus on April 2, 2024, at 11:19 a.m. at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born Friday, March 12, 1943, in Piggott, Ark., to James Elvis and Delcie Imogene (Gettings) Brandon. He loved growing up in and attending McDougal, Ark., enjoying many activities including baseball, basketball, spending time with friends and coon hunting.

Elvis met the love of his life, Carol, in St Louis, Mo., in 1964 and later married in 1965. They enjoyed 58 years together and raising four children. He was called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1975 and faithfully served in pastoral work in various churches for 49 years. His greatest work was witnessing the amazing grace of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, beloved uncle and mentor in ministry, Joe Brandon and son-in-law, Allen Hamilton.

He is survived by his wife Carol, of the home. As well, daughter Tami and Rick Williams of Jonesboro, Ark., daughter Shelley and Tony Davis of Trumann, Ark., son Shawn and Janee’ Brandon of Rector and son Hunter and Brittney Brandon of Caraway, Ark. A sister, Byrlene and Curtis Barker of Williford, Ark., brother James Terry and Janet Brandon of Paragould and sister Betty Brandon of Paragould. Grandchildren: Lindsey and Darren Hellums, Wade and Janna Hamilton, Ben and Catlyn Brandon, Macey and Weston Gilliam, Michaela and Scott Gracey, Luke and Kira Hamilton, Kendall Brandon, Kyleigh Brandon, Knox Brandon and Megan Hamilton; nine great-grandchildren and a great host of family and friends.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, April 6, at Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the services beginning at 1 p.m. Brother Jerry Jolly and Brother Leon Harvey officiated. Burial followed at Rogers Chapel Cemetery in Crockett, Ark.

Those who wish may send condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com