Mark Brannon, class of '71, passed this earth on September 4, 2017 due to respiratory failure.  He is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Marlene Ennis Brannon (his high school sweetheart), two children (Melissa, and Matt), and 4 grandchildren.  He served in the Navy for 22 years, was an avid reader and history buff, and also wrote a book about shooting sporting clays.