Vernon Graham Branton

He is survived by his wife June Branton of Roxboro; his son and daughter in law, Vance and Heather Branton of Springfield, SD; five grandchildren, Taylor Cooprider of Omaha, NE, Victoria Branton of Biloxi, MS, Vance Branton II of Irene, SD, Rachel Branton of Lincoln, NE, and Olivia Cooprider of Millard, NE; great-grandson Bexton Cooprider; his sisters Ann Gaines (Berry Barbour) of Goldston and Dorothy Lynch (Jack) of Goldsboro; sister-in-law/espoused daughter Catherine Winstead (Marvin) of Roxboro; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.

Vernon graduated Apex High School in 1962. He went on to a career in computer programming and spent 29 years working for First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, NC, retiring in 2005. He married June in 1967 and they walked side by side for 55 years, his endearing love and dedication for her setting the example to be followed in any relationship by all who knew him. Vernon spent many years on the sidelines coaching his son's sports teams and teaching them to fish and golf. Vernon enjoyed travelling with June whenever possible on road trips. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and grandnieces and had a special bond with each one if them. He had a passion for cooking and delighted in discovering new recipes and sharing his experience with others. He will be remembered for his genuine caring nature, kindness, his helpfulness to anyone in need, and the incredible love he poured out to everyone in his path. A man of great faith, he is now home.

Visitation and service will be held at Brown Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, NC on Friday, May 20th. Visitation will begin at 2pm with the service from 3-3:30 pm. Internment will follow at 4:30 pm at Raleigh Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are Vance Branton II, Victoria Branton, Olivia Cooprider, Taylor Cooprider, Joshua Winstead and Jacob Winstead.

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