Donald G. "Pop" Brannan Sr., 77, husband of the late Jane L. (Galambos) Brannan, of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Marlboro Township, PA, he was a son of the late Viola and John Brannan Sr.

Mr. Brannan was a 1950 graduate of Phoenixville High School and then served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951-1955. He was employed as a fireman/boiler engineer at DuPont in Wilmington, DE.

Pop was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Eagles and Phillies, and enjoyed bowling and coaching and playing softball. He was also a member of the Valley Forge Fire Company for over 20 years.

Mr. Brannan is survived by two daughters, Carol Taney and LuAnn Parker, both of Phoenixville, four sons, Mick husband of Linda Brannan, of Malvern, Joseph Brannan, of Phoenixville, Donald Brannan Jr., of Spring City, and Ronald husband of Jeanette Brannan, of Limerick, eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Charles Brannan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., with the Rev. Michael W. Rzonca officiating. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made in Pop's name to the Penn Care Home and Hospice, 1 Presidential Blvd., Suite 400, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com