Lanny Lester Branner

Lanny Lester Branner passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.

Lanny was one of three sons born to Geneva Ryan Branner and John Milton Branner. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Rockingham County, Virginia, and was a proud graduate of Broadway High School, Class of 1961.

After residing in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for the majority of his life, Lanny and his wife recently relocated to The Legacy at North Augusta Assisted Living Community.

Lanny was employed by Manheim Harrisonburg Auto Auction for 37 years, where he proudly served as Controller.

Lanny was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lee K. Branner; and his brother-in-law, P. Steven Bollinger II.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Bollinger Branner; his only child, Leslie (Les) Branner (Emily Ashby); his brother, J. Robert (Bob) Branner (Melody); his sister-in-law, Brenda Branner; his sisters-in-law, Gail Anderson (Gary), Jo Etta Warring, and Rebecca Bollinger; his brothers-in-law, Michael Bollinger (Nancy Wright) and Edward Bollinger (Kim); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026.