Brands, John

Brands, John M.

John M. Brands, age 59 of Butler Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was a graduate of Northmont High School class of 1983 and inducted into the Northmont High School Football Hall of Fame. John had a passion for coaching football and was a coach for many years at Northmont High School, where he was a mentor to so many football athletes. He retired in 2009 from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as a Major. John was an avid fan of Michigan and the Detroit Red Wings. He is survived by his wife of 20 years: Teresa (Ramey) Brands, children: Tiffany Kreitzer, Trent Brands, father: John "Jack" Brands, brother: Chris (Melissa) Brands, mother-in-law and father-in-law: Judy and Gale Thornton, brother-in-law: Mike (Lisa) Ramey, niece: Aubrey Brands, nephews: Nick Brands, Josh, Joey and Jake Tisone, Michael (Emma) Ramey, James Ramey other relatives and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Brenda Lou (Roller) Brands. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd., Englewood). The family will receive friends on Friday, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Northmont Thunderback Club or to the ALS Association. To view the service for John and leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.KindredFuneralHome.com

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