Obituary of James M. Branham

Services for James M. Branham, 94, Price, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 22 at the Henry's Chapel United Methodist Church, near Troup, with Reverend Jon Stouffer officiating. Burial will be in the Henry's Chapel cemetery. Mr. Branham died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in a Rusk nursing home. He was born October 13, 1913, in Troup, to the late Clinton and Mollie Johnston Branham. He had graduated from Troup High School and attended Tyler Junior College. Mr. Branham was a longtime farmer and rancher. He was a 65 year member of the Dixie Masonic Lodge #272, Troup. He married Bessie Lou Florence in Troup, December 23, 1940. She preceded him death October 13, 1995. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Edwin Branham, Clinton Branham and Herbert Branham and two sisters, Birdie Richey and Mary Turney. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James R. And Nadine Branham, Troup; two grandchildren and their spouses, Alan and Christy Branham, Longview and Kimberly and Reverend David Brasher, Nacogdoches; four great granddaughters, Olivia and Emily Branham and Reagan and Rebekah Brasher; a brother and sister-in-law, Reverend Craig and Grace Branham, Arkansas; a sister, Faye Nell Hunter, Florida; sister-in-law, Patsy Rae Florence, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbeareres will be Alan Branham, Reverend David Brasher, Wes Barron, Gailon Johnston, Jim Grissom, and Andy Tarver. If desired, memorials may be made to Henry's Chapel Cemetery Association, ? Pam Barron, 4646 FM 13 East, Troup, Tx 75789.