Arnold "AJ" Ruffin Brantley, 81 passed away Tuesday.

A graveside service was held April 30, 2021 in the Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.

AJ is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Eatmon Brantley of the home; daughter, Glenda Lamm and husband, Greg of Spring Hope; son, Dale Brantley and wife, Christy of Spring Hope; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Brantley Williams of Wilson and his brother, Jacob "Jakie" Brantley and wife, Sandra of Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Arnold Brantley and his parents, Arnold and Mary Magaline Brantley.