April 11, 2021
Mr. Gilbert Lewis Bransford Jr. – Age 68 passed away
Wednesday, March 17th at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Florida. Gilbert was born on
November 20, 1952, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Gilbert and Mary (Bransford)
Fykes.
Mr. Bransford graduated from Flint Northern High School where he was a member of the band, playing the snare drum. Prior to moving to Florida, Mr. Bransford worked as a driver and loader for McDonald Dairy for over 20 years and started his own photography business with a family friend “Reflections of Love”.
Mr. Gilbert Lewis Bransford leaves to cherish his memory: 2 sons, Gilbert L. (Lauren) Bransford III and Destin D. Bransford; step-mother Ella M. Bransford; step-children, Torrell (Myette) King, John (Brianna) Sanders, Akil (Sara) Sanders. 22 step-grandchildren; 2 brothers Bryan E. (Johanna) Bransford and Calvin L. (Ariedne) Bransford; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Bransford was preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Bransford; parents, Gilbert and Mary Bransford; son Daryl Bransford; sister Lynnette Bransford.
The Bransford family would like to thank the staff at Manatee Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts and compassion towards Gilbert and his family during his time in the hospital. Their dedication and selflessness is very much appreciated.
Mr. Bransford graduated from Flint Northern High School where he was a member of the band, playing the snare drum. Prior to moving to Florida, Mr. Bransford worked as a driver and loader for McDonald Dairy for over 20 years and started his own photography business with a family friend “Reflections of Love”.
Mr. Gilbert Lewis Bransford leaves to cherish his memory: 2 sons, Gilbert L. (Lauren) Bransford III and Destin D. Bransford; step-mother Ella M. Bransford; step-children, Torrell (Myette) King, John (Brianna) Sanders, Akil (Sara) Sanders. 22 step-grandchildren; 2 brothers Bryan E. (Johanna) Bransford and Calvin L. (Ariedne) Bransford; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Bransford was preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Bransford; parents, Gilbert and Mary Bransford; son Daryl Bransford; sister Lynnette Bransford.
The Bransford family would like to thank the staff at Manatee Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts and compassion towards Gilbert and his family during his time in the hospital. Their dedication and selflessness is very much appreciated.