Jimmie Branam

Jimmie and Karen met when they were 6 years old and married on March 20th, 1960. They were married 60 years, 9 months, and 5 days but knew each other for 76 years. He was a Pressman for the Chronicle in Centralia, Washington and worked for the Hobart Democrat Chief in Hobart, Oklahoma before that. Jimmie also retired as the manager of USA Today newspaper of the NW region in 2000. He loved golf, camping, traveling, fishing, remodeling, his 57 Chevy, and kidding around with his wife Karen. Those who knew him remember his kind heart and how he could never turn down an opportunity to help another. He and Karen loved going to their high school reunions and keeping up to date with how everyone was doing. When their parents needed them, they would be there for them. They made 6 trips to Oklahoma in 2006 in order to help with their parents. Jimmie also belonged to the Elks Club, was the secretary of the Twin City Youth Football, Vice President of the NW Regional Tournaments of Babe Ruth Baseball, Co-President of Lynch Plaza School PTA of Portland, Oregon and the President of the Lewis County Learning Center.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Karen Lee Branam; son David Branam (Girlfriend Ann) of Olympia, Washington; son Jeff Branam of Centralia, Washington; and daughter Kathy Branam of Centralia, Washington; sister Glenda Fisher of Luray, Virginia; sister in laws, Evelyn Thomas of Shrevesport, LA, and Ann McDowell of Burleson, TX; grandchild Kyson Fueston and grandchild Elysia Fueston, several nieces and nephews, great, and great great-nieces and nephews.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his father, Nuel Leon Branam; mother, Evelyn Branam Mitchell; and sister, Mary Kathryn Hutson.

A Memorial Service will be held at Sticklin Funeral Chapel on January 15, 2021.

In lieu of flowers please sent donations to Twin City Youth Football, PO Box 1071, Centralia Wa. 98531, the M.D.S. Foundation Inc. 4573 So. Broad St. Ste 150 Yardville NJ 08620, or Assured Hospice 1821 Cooks Hill Road Ste 201, Centralia Wa. 98531.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Branam family.