On January 27, 2024, James Thomas Brandenburg, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and friend. To those who knew him, he was Tommy, Tom, Brother, Dad, Pops, and Papa.
Tom was born on October 21, 1947, in Mathis, TX. As a young child, his family moved from Texas, eventually settling in Modesto, CA. Tom was a devoted family man and friend. To be loved by Tom was to be loved without limits or conditions, and no one knew his love deeper than the girl down the street, who caught his eye as a teenager. Tom and Lucinda began dating in 1965 and were married on April 18, 1969. They welcomed three children into their family, who would bless them with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He loved to work on, drive, and race cars and motorcycles. He greatly enjoyed participating in and watching sports and spending time in the outdoors, especially fishing. He was an avid golfer and a fierce member of the 49er Faithful. Tom was the biggest fan in the stands for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending games and practices, performances and banquets.
Tom is survived by his wife Lucinda, Christopher Brandenburg, daughter Kristie Watts (Troy Watts), son James Brandenburg Jr. (Sara Brandenburg), son Shawn Brandenburg (Elaine Gacayan), seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Darlene Cole (Jerry Cole), sister Shirley Brandenburg, brother Mike Brandenburg (Kandy Brandenburg), sister Carol Seely, sister-in-law Valerie Brandenburg, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his father Sam P. Brandenburg, mother Edean Birch, stepfather Joe Birch, brother Frank Brandenburg, brother Terry Brandenburg, and brother Pat Brandenburg.
A funeral service will be held on February 23, 2024, at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326. The chapel will open at noon, and the service will begin at 1:00 p.m. There will be a reception immediately following the funeral at the Modesto Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way,, Modesto, CA 95356 until 5:00 p.m.
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
<*J>Saturday, February 17, 2024
