Lewis Brandenburg

12/1/1939 - 7/23/2010

Mr. Lewis Harley Brandenburg, age 70 of Senoia, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2010 after an extended illness. He was born December 1, 1939 to the late Harvey Lewis and Allie Mae Brandenburg formerly of Sharpsburg. Mr. Brandenburg attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and Southern Polytechnic State University, earning his Textile Engineering degree in 1960. He worked most of his professional career at Southern Mills, Senoia, Georgia, and was involved in the development of Nomex ®, a flame retardant material used by fire-fighters, in 1967. After leaving the Textile industry, Mr. Brandenburg operated a Construction and Landscape company before becoming disabled. Mr. Brandenburg is survived by his wife, Elayne Williams Brandenburg of Senoia; four sons, Thomas and Mary Brandenburg, Fayetteville; Bryant and Marla Brandenburg, Newnan; Mark and Jackie Brandenburg of Jacksonville, Florida; and Michael and Annette Harper of Washington, DC. He is also survived by four daughters, Martina and Kyle Wilson; Susan and Gary Johnson; and Kim and Al Robertson III, all of Newnan; and Jill and Toby Adcock of Senoia; fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Brandenburg was preceded in death by his wife, Christa Meith Brandenburg. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mckoon.com. Graveside services for Lewis Harley Brandenburg will be held at the Senoia City Cemetery at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The family will be receiving friends and family at McKoon Funeral Home on Monday, July 26, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. McKoon Funeral Home 38 Jackson St. Newnan, GA 30263 770-253-4580.

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From: William L. White	Jul 25 2010 5:22AM
Thomas, I am so sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Don & Jonnie Porter	Jul 25 2010 9:38PM
Dear Bryant and Marla and Chandler ~ We pray for this time of family gathering to be blessed by our Heavenly Father. May He give comfort and peace. Our love
From: Donald & Betty Jean Stewart	Jul 26 2010 7:33AM
Susan and Gary we were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Chad Everette Brown	Jul 26 2010 11:16AM
Elayne, Michael and Family ... I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Harley. I have many fond memories of him and know he will be missed. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.
From: Jo Sterne	Jul 26 2010 12:37PM
Tom, Sending along my deepest sympathy. I will keep your family in my prayers. May God grant you peace and acceptance of His will.
From: Jan Lankford Robinson	Jul 26 2010 5:40PM
Elyane and Family So sorry to hear of Harley's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I can't be with you at this most difficult and sad time for you. My prayer is for God to embrace you in his loving arms and give you comfort and strenght to carry you through the weeks and months ahead. God Bless, Jan and Lamar Robinson
From: Gale Hancock Goldenberg	Jul 26 2010 8:06PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
From: alice ramsey	Jul 27 2010 11:11PM
Our hearts are filled with sorrow -- We are so saddened by passing of your dad! you are in our hearts and most of alll our prayers!! Love-- you all so much --- Alice and Chris Ramsey
From: Bill & Jo Anne Underwood	Jul 27 2010 11:27PM
Dear Bryant,Marla and Chandler; We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We will be thinking about you all and you are in our prayers We love you, Bill, Jo Anne, Mallory and Will
From: Ray and Julianne McKnight	Jul 28 2010 1:42PM
Dear Bryant, Marla, and Chandler, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. I am sorry I did not know until the day after, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.