Ervin Lee Braden

MIDLAND Ervin Lee Braden, 75, of Midkiff, died on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, in Midland, Texas. Ervin was born on Dec. 8, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, to Walter and Ellie Braden. He married Mary Sue Pippin on April 3, 1965. He had been a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Midkiff, Texas. He retired doing what he loved, farming. Survivors include his wife, Sue of Midkiff, Texas; his two daughters, Jana Braden Behen of Midkiff, Texas, and Brenda Halfmann and husband Chris of Midland, Texas. He also leaves behind three adorable grandkids, Jeffery Behen Jr., Samantha Behen and Alex Halfmann. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close cousins and friends. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Lawrence, Texas, with Father Francis Njoku officiating. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at ellisfunerals.com. Pallbearers will include Curt Robinson, John Pippin, Pat Robinson, Willis Pippin, Ray Barrett, Brent King, Wilbert Braden and Billy Eggemeyer. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Pippin, Jeffery Behen Jr., Chris Medrano, Lee Williams and Chris Halfmann. Special thanks to Jubel Reed and staff, EMT's of St. Lawrence and kind nurses at Select Care. Donations may be made to St. Lawrence Cemetery Fund, 2400 FM 2401, Garden City, Texas, 79739 or St. Lawrence EMT's.