Memorial of Kent Combs Brannock July 20, 1923—February 21, 1973

Kent Combs Brannock was one of a relatively small number of modern vintage “amateur” mineralogists with sufficiently high levels of technical competence and constant interest to give him a professional’s understanding of mineralogy. His love of minerals was contagious, and was a continuing source of inspiration to those around him less dedicated than he to their collection and study. The amateur group lost one of their most outstanding members when “Casey,” as he was known to his friends, passed away on February 21, 1973, at the age of 49, in Kingsport, Tennessee.