Greene County native Charles K. Brannan, 64, of Bloomington, died at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal.

Born in Eldred March 31, 1930, he was the son of Janette (Smith) Brannan of Eldred and the late Keith R. Brannan. He married the former Virginia Dowdall Feb. 2, 1953, in Carrollton, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Virginia, and mother are a son, David Brannan of Bloomington; a daughter, Linda Brannan Witte of Shirley; four brothers, Richard Brannan of Godfrey, Gordon Brannan of Roodhouse, and Barry Brannan and Michael Brannan of Eldred; a sister, Joan Brannan Staples of Carrollton; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Brannan.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomington, Mr. Brannan served four years, from 1951-55, in the US Air Force during the Korean War, reaching the rank of Tec. Sgt. He attended Arizona State University, and graduated from Illinois State Normal University with a bachelor of science degree in 1958, and a master of science degree in 1959. He played basketball at ISNU two seasons, 1956-58. His teaching career began in 1960-61 as a teacher and basketball coach at Octavia High School. He retired in 1992 from Bloomington District 87 after 33 years, where he served as teacher, elementary principal, and 22 years as an elementary counselor. Since 1960, he worked at State Farm Park during the summers.

Mr. Brannan was a life member of the National Education Association, and held memberships in local and state education associations. In 1992, he was nominated by his peers at Stevenson School for the IEA Region 14 Teacher Excellence Award, which he received. A licensed flight instructor, he was a member of the Cross Winds Flying Club, holding various offices in the club for 10 years.

Friends may call Friday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home in Bloomington from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Bloomington, where the Rev. W. Spencer Gillespie and Richard N. Gillingham will officiate at 10 a.m. services. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Carrollton City Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the American Cancer Society or the van fund at First Baptist Church, Bloomington.