James E. Brandt

James E. “Jim” Brandt, 68, of Upatoi, GA passed away Saturday March 14, 2026.

James, the oldest of four children born to Jeanne Brandt and the late Tom Brandt, was born on Christmas Day, 1957, in Lincoln, Illinois.

Jim grew up in Armington, Illinois.  Jim retired after 40 years as a licensed electrician with NECA-IBEW and then became a successful business owner. Jim’s favorite hobbies were Yardwork, work, hunting, fishing, and being with Rosemarie, as well as friends and family!

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Tom Brandt; his younger brother, David Brandt; and his granddaughter, Andie Goodman.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rosemarie;  his daughter, Jamie Goodman (Brett); cherished Step daughter Jessica and Rosemarie's daughter Ash and her wife; Mother, Jeanne Brandt; Father in Law and Mother in-law, John and Diane; grandchildren Abigail and Allan Goodman; brother, Tom (Melanie) Brandt and their children Chelsea (Adam), David and Luke ; his sister, Debbie Hancock and her sons Christopher and Dwayne; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, John (Elaine), Derek (Michele), and Larry (Sally), along with their families, Jim's many beloved Aunts, Uncles, and all his cousins.

His memorial service will be April 11, 2026 at Armington Christian Church at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior also at the church.  Burial following at Oak View Cemetery in Armington.  Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements. 

Memorials may be made to Armington Christian Church.

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