Longtime pharmacy volunteer passes away

Published July 22, 2010
By Steve Pivnick
81st Medical Group Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 81st Medical Group is mourning the loss of longtime volunteer Ernest Brant who passed away July 12 in Biloxi.

Mr. Brant, 80, was a 30-year volunteer and had assisted in the main pharmacy since 1983.

Pharmacy co-workers re-membered him fondly.

Adrian Robinson said, "I worked with Ernest for 10 years. He was a vital part of our mission and always brought a smile to my face. He will be deeply missed for his unselfish service to our community."

Joann Griggs added, "Ernie was a wonderful man. He always had a story and his military life was unbelievable."

Mr. Brant was in the Army and served in Korea and Vietnam before retiring as a major with 24 years of military service. He was a member of the Biloxi Elks Lodge and was past state commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

He is survived by his wife Shirlee, five children, a sister, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mr. Brant's funeral was Tuesday, followed by burial at Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Army Honor Guard.

Longtime pharmacy volunteer passed away