Brand – Victor "Papa Vic" Lewis Brand, Sr., age 82, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on October 25, 2021.  He was born on June 2, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL to John Bennett Brand and Victoria Pendarvis Brand.  After graduating from high school, Victor proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1965 and started his long-time career in the glass industry. Victor gained much knowledge from his time in the military and was able to apply his skills in leadership to his professional position as a supervisor at Anchor Hocking Glass. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service as a glass maker. Victor enjoyed being outdoors; fishing, tending to his lawn and camping. He also loved cooking and talking across county on his CB radio where he was known as Zulu. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; grandson, Chase Burnette; and many loved ones.

Victor leaves behind his daughters, Vanessa (Joey) Dell Browning, Janine (Michael) Ann Orender; son, Victor (Valerie) Lewis Brand, Jr.; grandchildren, Falecity Ann Haddock, Victor (Tabitha) Lewis Brand III, Vanzant Patrick Brand,  Chuck Kilpatrick, Tara Orender; many great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held for Victor on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Cox officiating. Family will receive friends from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.