William Frank "Bud" Brantley Jr., referred to as "Daddy Bud" by his employees at Brantley’s Tire in Monroeville, Ala., passed away last week at age 81.
William "Frank" Brantley Sr., father of "The Brantley Boys" started the business in 1953 and later passed the company down to his five sons, Bud, the oldest; Charles, Robert Earl, Harlan and Joe. In 1993, Joe, the youngest son, bought out his brothers in Atmore, but Bud kept the Monroeville store, and operated it until he became ill in September 2010.
Brantley served as a cook in the Army from 1951-53 in Fort Sill, Okla. He also served for many years as treasurer at Presley Street Baptist Church in Atmore, Ala. He is remembered for his many community contributions.
Brantly is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bessie, son William “Frank” Brantley III and daughter Jana Brower.
