Gary Wayne Branham

Gary Wayne Branham obituary

Gary Wayne Branham

Gary Branham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Norris-New Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Mr. Gary Wayne Branham of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 65 years, 11 months and 30 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky, on Friday, August 28, 1959, the son of James Preston & Ruby Pearl (Daniels) Branham. He was of the Christian Faith, work as a dedicated Constable for the Cumberland County District #4 for over 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Branham, Jim Branham, sister, Linda Shoopman, sister-in-law, Minnie Branham, brothers-in-law, Jackie Shoopman, Jerry Roberts, and nephew, Jeffery Branham.

He is survived by his children, Leann Branham (& Trent Lawless) of Burkesville, Kentucky, Ashley Branham of Cookeville, Tennessee, Derrick (& Katie) Branham of Jamestown, Tennessee, Caitland Branham of Burkesville, Kentucky, siblings, Sue (& Harvey) Crawley of Glasgow, Kentucky, Jean Roberts, David (& Kathy) Branham, and Joey (& Wendy) Branham, all of Burkesville, Kentucky, grandchildren, Tucker Young, Paisley Wilson, Creed Wilson, Bryleigh Lawless, Aiden Weber, Aubreigh Branham, Axton Branham, Ashten Stilts, Adalee Stilts, Atlas Stilts, Nora Rayne Branham, Eleanor-Rose Josephine Branham, and great-grandchild, Eston Young.

The funeral service was conducted on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Moore officiating. Burial was in the Mud Camp Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Joe Beaty, Derrick Branham, Trent Lawless, Aiden Weber, Dakota Branham, Axton Branham, Isaiah Wilson, Atlas Stilts, and Tucker Young.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.

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