John Franklin Brannon, age 80, of Greenback passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Brannon; parents, Johnnie Bell Dodd and John Burton Brannon.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sandra Brannon; granddaughters, Leahia Brannon, Savannah and McKenley Mahery; siblings, Joe and Erlene Brannon, Hubert and Roeann Davis, Edna Tuck, Benton and Carmaletta Brannon, and Henry Brannon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Faye Gregory; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service and interment will be held 11:00 AM at Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Morganton Cemetery, Rev. Jimmy Payne officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.