Lester B. Branning
Lester B. Branning
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Lester B. Branning Obituary
Funeral services for Lester Branning will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel. Burial will follow in Coy Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays.
Lester is survived by his wife of 35 years Beth Branning of Preston Ms., daughter; Amy Edgar (Kristof) of Madison, Ms., son's; Scott Branning (Rhonda) of Philadelphia, Ms., Ben Robinson (Nichole) of Brandon, Ms., 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, brothers; Rex Branning (Debra), Bruce Branning (Sonya) along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and their families.
Lester is preceded in death by a daughter; April Branning, his parents; Lester (Bud) Branning and Fay Branning, sister; Kay Knight.
Pallbearers will be Ben Robinson, Kristof Edgar, Dean Damon, Drew Edgar, Terry Bostick and Dustin Branning.
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McClain Hays Chapel
1002 East Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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McClain Hays Chapel
1002 East Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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