Lester Branham age 88 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norris, TN. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Martha Branham; wife, Betty Branham; daughter, Janet Cox; brothers, Fletcher Branham, and Leaburn Branham.
Lester is survived by his son, Danny Branham & wife, Kathy of Clinton, TN; brothers, Whetsel Branham of Kingston, TN, Seaburn Branham and wife Carol of King George, VA; sisters, Tempa Ann Elkins of VA, Ina Hardesty & husband Sonny of VA; 4 grandchildren, Tonya Dycus, Stephanie Nichols, Dr. Daniel Branham & wife Cassidy, and Katie Branham; 3 great grandchildren, Jessica Dycus, Johnny Dycus, and Nathanial Nichols; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Lester's family will receive his friends on Monday, February 17, 2014 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm both in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Rev. Wayne Hedrick officiating. Lester's interment will follow his funeral service at Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris, TN with full military honors. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.