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Elijah Brantley III

June 19, 1975 ~ May 8, 2023 (age 47) 47 Years Old

Elijah Brantley III Obituary

Elijah Brantley III was born on June 19, 1975, to Alma Era Morris and Elijah Brantley II in Gainesville, FL. In 1990, Elijah met his wife, Gladys Williams.

 

In 2011, Elijah was ordained as a prophet. He cherished his family. He was a man of God first, a husband, faither, and son.

 

Elijah loved to make the family laugh. Also, he enjoyed taking walks, riding his bicycle, listening to music, reading the Bible, and spending time with family and friends.

 

Elijah was a well-respected and loved man. He passed away on May 8, 2023, after arising health issues.

 

He leaves to honor and cherish his memories: his loving wife, Gladys Williams Brantley; children, Jarvis Williams (Briana), Dolincia Johnson, Elijah Brantley, Aalijah Johnson, Deborah Brantley, Katrice Bryant, Natasha Brantley, Tynesha White, Camereon Calhoun, and Brysen Battles; grandchildren, Jarvis Williams Jr., Skylan Johnson, A’miyah Brantley, Khalil Williams, Ashanti Brantley, and Kalaya Bryant; siblings, Cameron Brantley, Talaya Holiday (Curtis), and Brandon Morris; nieces, Ariana Quarterman and Heaven Holiday; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
May 19, 2023

12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Phillip & Sons Visitation Suite
310 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666

Celebration of Life
Saturday
May 20, 2023

2:00 PM
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
2905 SE 21st Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
May 20, 2023

Grasslawn Cemetery
2837 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609

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