Charles J. “Chas” Brannen

Charles J. “Chas" Brannen, 79, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Chas graduated from St Xavier High School in 1964, earned a BS in chemistry in 1968 and his JD in 1971 from the University of Kentucky. He went into private law practice and served as a Kenton County District Judge from 1978 to 1985. He also worked in the insurance industry for a number of years before returning to the practice of law.

Chas had many caring friends and is fondly remembered for “holding court” at Roebling Books and Coffee on Greenup Street.

Chas is survived by his brother, Jim (Dianne) Brannen, and his sisters, Fran (Charles) Pieck, June Dineen, and Angie (Jim) Kiger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank X. and Helen Brannen.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Mother of God Catholic Church, 119 W 6th St, Covington, Kentucky, 41011. A reception will immediately follow in the church undercroft.

Inurnment in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, is private to the family.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, 436 W 13th St., Covington, KY 41011.