Herbert Milton "Herb" Brantley

Columbia—The memorial service for Herbert Milton “Herb” Brantley, Jr, 74, of Columbia, will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Living Springs Lutheran Church, 4224 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223 with the Reverend Eric E. Fink officiating.The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall from 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Born in Columbia, SC on January 30, 1943 he was the son of the late Herbert M. Brantley, Sr. and the late Vivienne May Smith Brantley. He was a graduate of Dreher High School as well as the University of South Carolina.While a student at USC, Herb supported his young family by selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door, loading produce trucks at night at The Farmers Market, and even tried a stint at stock car racing at Columbia Speedway.After graduation he began a 20 year career with Goodyear Tire & Rubber before becoming an independent dealer operating two Guardian Tire & Service Stores in Columbia.Since retirement he has been busy assisting his son Todd at Professional Tire & Radiator. Until his health declinedHerb also delivered for Meals on Wheels, which he enjoyed very much. Herb was a activeand a longtime member of Living Springs Lutheran Church and was recently honored as part of the Lutheran Men in Mission for 37 years of service. He never met a stranger and he was a true friend to many. Survivors included his loving wife of 3 years, Gwenda Lee Brantley; sons, Michael V. “Mike” Brantley (Bonita) of St. Matthews,and Raymond Todd Brantley (Michelle) of Sandy Run,brother, James M. “Jim” Brantley (Gudrun) of Columbia; 3 grandchildren, Wade Barrett Smart (Ashley), Kristen Nicole Little (Bradley) and Jennifer Elizabeth Brantley; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Tanner Brantley Smart and Braxton Wayne Brantley. Those who have preceded him in death, besides his parents, his first wife, Alma. Memorials may be made to Living Springs Lutheran Church,4224 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223 or A.L.S., SC Chapter, 7499 Parklane Road, Suite 144, Columbia, SC 29223.