68, of PeWee Valley, returned to his Heavenly Father Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by a son, Carl Allen Branham Jr. a daughter, Cora Louise Branham and a granddaughter, Amanda Jean Branham. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years, Patsy Branham; a daughter, Letitia Marie Housley; brother; Paul Branham; sister, Linda Lanham; DeWayne Housley, Alicia Chasteen and Anthony Branham; great grandchildren; Hunter, Demarcus and Treyvon Jacobs. His Celebration of Life Commital Service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. till time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family care of the funeral home.