Dr. Clem Brannen of Atlanta passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born in Atlanta in 1950 and moved to Valdosta at an early age. He graduated from Valdosta High School in 1969, where he served as manager of the Wildcat football team. Following high school, he attended the University of Georgia, where he studied science, before transferring to Emory Dental School. While at the University of Georgia he was a faithful member of the Kappa Alpha Order of Men, as was his father.

Graduating from dental school in the late 1970s, Dr. Brannen began practicing dentistry in Peachtree City where he stayed for several years. He later practiced in Tucker, where he established his own dental practice surrounded by his faithful girls, Lori, Heather and Helen. He retired after more than 45 years as a dentist.

Playing tennis and traveling with family and friends were Dr. Brannen’s favorite pastimes. He especially enjoyed Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, the Florida Keys, and the Caribbean. He also loved his Georgia Bulldogs, hunting, fishing, being in the outdoors and enjoying sunsets.

Dr. Brannen is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Rosemary Brannen of Valdosta; his sister, Jo Martiel Brannen of Canton, NC; and his nieces and nephews, Ben (Jodi) Brannen of Valdosta, Rebecca (Brian) Karlowicz of Atlanta, Anders (Amber) Wallace of Lake Worth, FL, and Kiersten (Patrick) Showell of West Palm Beach, FL; as well as five great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Harrison Brannen and Vivian Martiel McIlvaine Brannen.

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Brannen will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Park Avenue Church with a Toast to Life to take place at Park Place by McLane following the service. Rev. Jimmy Towson and Rev. Jamie Bone will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602.

Online condolences may be shared on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com.

Carson McLane Funeral Home is assisting the Brannen family at this time.