William James Brennan

Mr. William James Brennan, 87, of Stonehenge Dr., Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, August 14, 2006 at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Brennan was born Feb. 10, 1919 in Newark, N.J., the son of the late John James Brennan and the late Catherine Brennan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army of WWII. Before his retirement at age 75 he owned and operated a Bicycle sales and repair shop. He was well known in the bicycle world and was inducted in the Bicycle Hall of Fame. He was also featured in the book "Hearts of Lions." He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Frances Barbara Keene Brennan; brother, John Brennan Jr.; and sister, Gertrude Unkert. Mr. Brennan was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Surviving Mr. Brennan is his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Penny) and Sterling Wise of Morganton, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Genvieve and Allen Hayes of Whiting, N.J.; grandchildren, Michael Wise, Sharon Youngman, Christoper and Timothy Wise; several

nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.

Memorial services will

be held Saturday, Aug. 26,

2006 at 11:30 a.m. from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Richard Wise officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to Georgia Mtn. Hospice, P.O. Box 580 Jasper, GA 30143 in Mr. Brennan's memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuernalhome. com.