Mr. J.D. Brand of the Allens Cross Road community in Union Grove, Alabama passed away Monday morning, February 3, 2025 at Marshall Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. He was 93 years old. J.D. was born in and was a lifelong resident of Marshall County, Alabama. His parents were Willie (Will) and Dollie Dickson Brand. J.D. was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany. After his military service, J.D. was employed as a civilian for the Army at Redstone Arsenal. He worked as a logistician and was most proud of his role in Foreign Military Sales. During his career he was fortunate to travel extensively around the world. He retired with forty-one years of government service. While employed and during retirement, he enjoyed square dancing, farming, and raising beef cattle.
J.D. is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Devin N. and Patricia Brand and David (Dave) W. and Vickie Brand; grandchildren, Melanie Brand, Melinda Reed (Shawn), Caleb Brand (Ragan) and Virginia Martin (Jared); 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Yvonne Goodrich. In addition to his parents, Will and Dollie Brand, J.D. is preceded in death by his sister, Ivo Dean Bolin.
The family has elected to honor and respect J.D.’s wishes for cremation and no funeral service. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
