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In Memoriam: David Brainard (1958-2010)

Inventor founded Luma Brite Technologies

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13 years ago

December 9, 2010

John L. Lewis Signs of the Times December 2010 Issue

David Keith Brainard, the founder of Luma Brite Technologies (Ormond Beach, FL, a system of illuminated vehicle graphics, passed away November 10 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of SGIA, ISA, the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Co. Manufacturers Assn.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, parents Richard R. Brainard, Martha J. Brainard and the late Janet L. Brainard, and several siblings, nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were held at Rockledge, FL’s Florida Memorial Gardens, and a memorial and life celebration took place at Luma Brite’s facility on November 19.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, an organization important to David.

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