Granger Bruner

Mr. Granger Bruner, age 80, a local businessman passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, October 22, 2012 in Bay Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1932 in Graceville, Florida the son of Addis Lee Bruner and Ruth Beatrice Lammon Bruner. Granger was a man with an adventurous spirit. He enjoyed taking on new projects and challenges. He had a strong interest in history and enjoyed reading and discussing historical events with others. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to successfully build a coin operated laundry business in Walton and Okaloosa Counties and surrounding area. He continued his business career by spending the majority of his time in real estate development and sales through his Real Estate Company, Granger Bruner Realty. He is predeceased by his wife, Sally Hodges Bruner; his parents and his step father, C. L. Winecoff.

He is survived by his son, Adlee Bruner and wife Patty of Bruce; his daughter, Beverly Schmitt and husband Greg; his grandson, Garrett Bruner of Tallahassee; his sister Hilda Hardy and husband Clint of Dothan; his sisters-in-law, June Adair, Mary Sue DeShazo and husband Teddy, Jackie Fentress and Carol Ann Hodges. In addition he is survived by a very caring group of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Bruner family wishes to express their gratitude to Granger’s caregivers, Vicki Banaszak and Gloria Allen as well as the staff of Stanley House in DeFuniak Springs. The family has asked that no flowers be sent, rather, memorials may be made in Granger Bruner’s memory to one’s favorite charity. An afternoon visitation will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 4 until 6 P.M. in Jerry Evans Chapel. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in Magnolia Cemetery with Dr. Bob Jaye officiating. Burial will follow in the Bruner Family Plot.