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James Branham Obituary
He was a native of Haysi, Va., and the son of the late John Wesley and Nary Silcox Branham.
He was a veteran of World War II, discharged as a radioman third class in the Navy, serving in the Pacific. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon (three stars), American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and Philippine Liberation Ribbon (One Star). He retired from Ingersol-Rand as an engineer. James was known for his innovative manufacturing engineering techniques. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycle-riding and was a devoted grandfather.
He was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Narcia Ramey Branham; two sons, Jeffery L. Branham and wife Betty of Bristol Virginia, and Danny W. Branham and wife Susan of Santa Paula, Calif.; one daughter, Catherine B. Shumate and husband Dan of Bristol Virginia; four grandchildren, Jeffery Branham of Morristown, Tenn., Stephanie Lovins of Bristol Virginia, Tessa Manzie of Gulfport, Miss., and Sam Shumate of Bristol Virginia; seven great-grandchildren, Anna, Katie and Sarah Branham, Joanna Lovins and Jim and Joe Manzie; beloved niece and nephews, Wanda, Wayne and Freddie, sisters, Utsie Sutherland and Georgia Ann Hay; and brother, Everett Branham.
The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, with the Rev. Les Ketron officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard, with entombment to follow. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home, with a Masonic service to follow visitation. In addition, a seaside memorial service will be held by the family in Gulfport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 207 N. Boone St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604.
E-mails may be sent to the family at [email protected].
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Branham.
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Linda (Branham)Renfroe
February 22, 2009
Freddie Ralph called to let me know Jim had passed away. I am so sorry.
Allan
February 21, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ralph Booher
February 21, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cathy Shumate
February 20, 2009
How comforting it is to see the wonderful sentements here. Blessings to all of you -- Jim's daughter, Cathy
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Jennifer Wolery
February 20, 2009
Jim was a one in a million kind of man that we will always love and miss. We are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences to you - you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Couch
February 20, 2009
I worked with Jim years ago at Ingersoll-Rand. He was a very intelligent man with a great sense of humor. My condolences to his family.
Keith & Denise McCracken
February 20, 2009
We will keep your family in our prayers.God Bless.
Ray,Dawn, Matt & Emily Price
February 20, 2009
Kathy & Danny:
We are thinking of you and your family at this time. Keep your Memories of your dad alive by telling them to your grandchildren. We do know what you went thru and what your going thru now.
Mike and Julie Williamson
February 20, 2009
We never had the pleasure of meeting him in person but if his family is any indication of the kind of man he was he was phenomenal. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. We wish we could be there with you in person.
Sindi Snead
February 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Your Loving Sister Utsie
Chris & Pat Willis
Carolyn & Gary Crow
Tommy & Sharon Willis
Patty & Danny Mullins
Sindi & Bill Snead
Grace Justice
February 20, 2009
A grateful "Thank You, Sir," to a Member of the Greatest Generation on behalf of all America for your courageous and honorable service in the defense of our country in Time of War. Veterans of our Armed Forces such as yourself have preserved and maintained the dignity and freedom of our Nation and have kept our Flag flying high, proud, and free. God bless your family and God Bless America.
Tessa Manzie
February 19, 2009
Thank you to all who have expressed condolences. I miss my Papaw but he is in our hearts forever.
The Manzie Family,
Tessa, Danny, Little Jim and Joe
Bill Hamm
February 19, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jacquie Moore
February 19, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love to all, Jacquie
Tina Teaster
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless, Tina Teaster
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