The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 10, 1916
Page 5Death of Robert G. Brandon
Robert G. Brandon was suddenly called from the active duties of life, and in response to the Master's summons, passed on to his heavenly inheritance May 2, 1916.
He was the second son of George M. and Laura (Geddes) Brandon and was born one-half mile south of Fountain Green, July 14, 1877. A worthy son of a worthy family, whose surviving members are the mother, one sister, Mrs. Maude Wilson, of Tarkio, Mo., one brother, Lynn, residing at the old homestead. Awaiting to welcome him on the other shore were the father, who passed away in January, 1900, and the brother, Royal, with whom his life had been so closely linked for many years, and who was called to his reward Oct. 1, 1913.
Robert Brandon was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Tyler of Fountain Green on the 12th of June, 1906. To this union were born two children, Dorothy, aged nine, and Richard, aged six. He was a very affectionate son and brother, an ideal husband and father -- tenderly considerate and universally kind -- a beautiful memory, unmarred by the slightest swerving from devotion or duty, remains to comfort those to whom his love and loyalty were gladly given. His pleasing personality won for him many friends who sincerely share the grief of his family and deeply regret the closing of his useful and prosperous career.
After completing the course of instruction given in the public school he attended Carthage College several years and later gave his entire time and attention to the development of the musical talent he possessed in such large degree. He received his training at Knox conservatory, Galesburg, in piano, voice and violin. His marked ability and careful cultivation made him a valuable addition to musical circles, where his talent and training brought him prominence and popularity. He began his life work as instructor in vocal and instrumental music. He was leader of the Carthage orchestra for several years. Later going west he was identified with large musical firms in Denver, Colo., and in Omaha, Nebr., where he located. He made a special study of piano tuning in which business he has been successfully engaged for many years. His work was interrupted three years ago by failing health, and he entered the institute of the Mayo Brothers at Rochester, Minn., submitting to what seemed to be a successful surgical operation, afterwards regaining his usual health and strength.
If the intervening years have brought him any anxiety or dread the fact was carefully concealed from his loved ones. It has only been the last few weeks that alarming symptoms seemed to point to the renewal of the old malady. He was very hopeful and refused to be discouraged and it was not until suffering intensely that he yielded to the insistence of his anxious wife and ????lted medical aid -- entering on April ????? the ?ord ???ter hospital of Omaha, where after a week of great agony and rapid decline he passed over to the heavenly home -- forever freed from pain and suffering.
Robert Brandon descended from a family of strong and unfailing trust in God -- a people who "knew in whom they had believed." He was carefully trained in the faith of his fathers and at the age of seventeen consecrated his life to the Master's service. He united with the Presbyterian church of Fountain Green, later transferring his membership to the North Presbyterian church of Omaha, Nebr., where he served as organist for many years. He was a devout and earnest bible student. His faith and hope knew no wavering as he neared the "Valley of the shadow." With avowed confidence in his Lord and Savior, he rested upon his sure word of promise until the gates of glory opened and he entered in. M. W. B.
