Allen Edward Brannen

(Allen) Edward Brannen of Asheville, North Carolina passed away March 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Allen passed away peacefully at his home in Candler.

Allen was born March 23, 1935, to Gladys Van Valkenburg Brannen and Horace G. Brannen in East Branch, New York. He attended Hancock Central High School and graduated in 1953. Allen worked in direct sales marketing for several successful companies in the Asheville area during his sales career. Allen spent many years of his life coaching baseball, football and basketball for both the Leicester and Erwin Youth Leagues. Allen enjoyed reading books, raising a garden, working in his yard and spending time with those he loved.

In addition to his parents Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Peggy (Jeanette) McCoy Brannen, Beverly Brannen Burdick (sister) and her husband Preston, Anne Brannen Walczyk (sister) and husband Bill and Janet Brannen Pomeroy (sister) and her husband Earl.

Those left to cherish his memory are companion of 27 years, Kathie Glade, Denise Renee Brannen (daughter), Patrick Allen Brannen (son), as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday April 5, 2025, in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Scott Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 am till 10:45 am on Saturday at the funeral home immediately before the service.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Brannen, Ryan Crawford, Vince Childress, Mitchell Crawford, Rick Ramsey, Kris McCoy, and Todd Hardin.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Four Seasons for their exceptional care and compassion expressed to Allen and his family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Four Seasons 211 N Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 or online at fourseasonsfdn.org

Anders Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Brannen family.