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Kenneth Branham Obituary

Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" 55, of Monroe. Passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Kenny was preceded in death by his mother, Pandora Thompson, and his brother, Albert Thompson.

Kenny is survived by his two daughters, Crystal Burks (Travis) of Amherst, and Jasmine Branham (Vernon) of Madison Heights; his seven grandchildren, Chelsea Burks, Trevor Burks, Hailey Burks, Abigail Clements, Eli Branham, Colson Love, and Remington Love; his three brothers, James Thompson (Pam) of Monroe, and Roy Branham (Margaret) of Madison Heights and Thomas Thompson of Madison Heights; and his sister, Serena Wright (James) of Lynchburg.

Kenny loved the outdoors and was passionate about woodcutting, masonry work, horseshoes, hunting, and fishing. He was a very social person who truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Kenny was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Monacan Nation.

A service celebrating Kenny's life will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with the Rev. Tony Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Monacan Indian Nation Food Bank or their Youth Program or to the St. Paul's Christmas Gifting, 111 Highview Dr., Madison Heights, VA 24572.

To send condolences online, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on May 22, 2024.

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Tracy Jackson

May 24, 2024

Sending prayers to the family and his daughters and grandchildren rest in peace

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May 22, 2024

Prayers n condolences to Crystal an family...Grace an Mercy

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