Frank-Branson-Obituary

Frank Branson

DeQueen, Arkansas

1932 - 2008

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DeQueen, Arkansas

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Mr. Frank “Grandpa” Branson, a resident of Eagletown, OK died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at his home. He was born June 17, 1932 in Mineral, Arkansas, the son of Lester and Lola Branson. He died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at his home.

He graduated from Gillham High School in 1951. He joined the U.S. Airforce serving his country for 4 years.

Frank and Geraldine Higgins were united in marriage February 13, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a member of the Latter Day Saint Church in Grannis, Arkansas.

He was a retired rancher. He enjoyed his cattle, working in his garden, playing with his small dogs, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved ones.

His favorite past time was watching old Westerns and the Razorbacks on T.V.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Winford Morphew.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Christie Branson of Eagletown, Oklahoma; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tracy Herrington of Idabel, Oklahoma; four grandsons, Chase Leonard of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Mathew Leonard of Eagletown, Carlton Leonard of Idabel and Riley Branson of Eagletown; one granddaughter, BriAnna Branson also of Eagletown; two step-granddaughters, Magon Herrington of Midwest City, Oklahoma and Mackenzee Herrington of Idabel; one brother and sister-in-law, LB and Mary Branson of Paso Robles, California and one sister, Laverne Morphew of De Queen; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Branson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Duane Alspaw and Bro. Wayne Cary officiating. Burial will follow in the Millcreek Cemetery in Gillham, Arkansas.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 14th at the funeral home.

You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

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Gary,
I am sorry about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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Gearldine & family, We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
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Lisa, I am so sorry. I just want you to know I am here. Hang in there. Just wanting to let you know if you need me I am here. ALWAYS

Please accept my deepest sympathies.