Condolence: Dee, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and Robert's passing. Sailing with Robert has been one of the great joys I have experienced. I so looked forward to arrivel in Lake Charles and Robert would get his truck and he and Molly would come on down to the ship to pick me up for a ride about town. Robert and Molly in his truck what a fond memory of that one of a kind pair! While we are heart broken, I know Molly's tail is just a wagging away. Take care Dee.
Gus

Condolence: Dee I am so truly sorry to hear of Robert's passing and your loss. Being Robert's shipmate aboard Seabulk Power for many years is definitely one of the best memories I carry with me. When the ship was in Lake Charles I always looked forward to climbing into his truck with Mollie by his side for one of our rides around to Lowes or where ever. Robert definitely made a 75 day trip go quicker and fun. Your in my thoughts. Take care. Gus.

Condolence: I was only able to sail with Robert for a short period of time aboard the Seabulk Trader, but he will definitely be missed. I enjoyed standing a watch with Robert and learning all that I could from him on how to be a good mate. I'll use what he taught me throughout my future sailing career in the years to come. I'm so sorry for your loss. Jamie- Deck Cadet Seabulk Trader

Condolence: Robert was a great guy. I will always remember his mischievous smile, he will be greatly missed.

Condolence: To Dee and the Brantley Family-I express my deepest sympathy for the passing of Robert, my shipmate and friend. I've had the joy of working with Robert for the past seven years onboard the Seabulk Trader. He was a gentleman dedicated and loving to his family, friends, and shipmates and always expressed interest in others. Robert was a hard worker, always ready to lend a hand and offer assistance even for the jobs that no one really wanted to do. He was a role model for young officers and crew and took many of us under his wing to teach us skills of the trade. Nightly ping pong matches onboard will not be the same without our Ping Pong Champion. His infectious laugh, smiling face, storytelling, and big hugs on the day when you need them will always be remembered.

Condolence: Dee, thank you so much for hosting the visitation in Lake Charles. It was nice to meet you and have a chance to say goodbye to Robert. My deepest condolences to you and the entire Brantley family. As a pilot in Lake Charles, I saw Robert's smiling face as I reached the top of the pilot ladder more times than I can count. He was always so pleasant and professional. Even when he was not on watch, he would take time to visit me on the bridge for a few minutes. In reading his obituary, I see he was born only 3 days after me in 1955; that was a good year! He was a great guy and I will miss and remember him each time I board the Seabulk Trader. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Oh! And I enjoyed the cake and coffee last night! Thanks!

Condolence: I have many fond memories of Uncle Robert from sliding down the side of highway 98 in boxes, car rides in his little green car with the top down, the little gold four leaf clover earrings he bought me for Christmas when I was Eight,the most impressive bar he and my uncle Mark built with beer cans at their bacholor pad on Magnolia, sitting on his back porch with my brother as teenagers,him laying in a hospital bed at my Grandmother's house after a bad car accident sipping out of a Straw with his big smile across his face. He was compassionate, humble, honest, dependable,excepting, but most of all he gave the best and most genuine hugs. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. R.I.P. Uncle Robert

Condolence: I have many fond memories of Uncle Robert from sliding down the side of highway 98 in boxes, car rides in his little green car with the top down, the little gold four leaf clover earrings he bought me for Christmas when I was Eight,the most impressive bar he and my uncle Mark built with beer cans at their bacholor pad on Magnolia, sitting on his back porch with my brother as teenagers,him laying in a hospital bed at my Grandmother's house after a bad car accident sipping out of a Straw with his big smile across his face. He was compassionate, humble, honest, dependable,excepting, but most of all he gave the best and most genuine hugs. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. R.I.P. Uncle Robert

Condolence: If you are reading this, then you probably knew Robert. I will never get over losing Robert, he gave us so much joy, happiness, and love that can never be replaced. If you became Robert's friend, you were for life, he supported you, you could depend on him never to betray your confidence, and he was always there for you. Robert was not perfect, but as a brother he was close to it. I never was scared to go alone anywhere in Daphne, because anywhere I went, some said " You are Robert's sister right, he is my friend". Believe or not, to this day, they still say this to me. He was one of a kind, and I am so proud to have had him as my brother. I am also so blessed to have Bo and Mark, as brothers and they are also so very special-runs in our Family. Thank you God for my brothers.

Condolence: It was not possible to be in a bad mood around Uncle Robert. He came into the room with his sly grin and a joke that would make everyone laugh. He had a great sense of humor and a great big heart. Everyone wanted to be around him when he was present. I wish that I had been able to see him more often. He loved his family and was so good to Grandma Evelyn. He, Grandma and his old Dachshund, Molly, were quite the threesome at family events. We all loved you and will miss you so much Uncle Robert. You were a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.