Tony Brainard

Tony Robert Brainard, age 57, of Melbourne, Florida expired June 1, 2014. He was the son of Virginia Sue Horton Bowden of Lonoke and the late James Edward Brainard of Carlisle. Other survivors include his significant other, Beverly Porter who was with him 31 years through sickness and health; his uncle Jack Brainard and wife Charlene of Carlisle; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, particularly on his mother’s side by whom he will be sorely missed. Visitation will be Saturday, June 7, at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel Baptist Church, 611 Smyrna Road, Lonoke. Funeral will commence at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. William Gold officiating. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.