David Harrison Brannum Jr.

David Harrison Brannum, Jr., the youngest child of David Harrison Brannum, Sr. and Anne Black Brannum, went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 10, 2021. He was 92 years old. He was a member of Second United Methodist Church and a 1946 graduate of Knoxville High School. He graduated from Maryville College in 1954 with a Business degree. He was a Korean War veteran, serving as SFC in the 4th Infantry Division, 8th Regimental Combat Team from September 1950 to August 1952. He worked in sales and management for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Captain Robert E. Brannum and William D. Brannum; six sisters, Dorothy Correll, Ruth Cooke, Toddy Eldridge, Mildred Bosson, Mary Fowler and Nell O’Fallon.

Survivors, wife of 70 years, Betty Boone Brannum; son, Joe (Julie); grandchildren, Blake (Angie) Johnson, Bethany (Corey) Schultz, Logan Johnson, John Brannum, Jake Brannum and Brian (Alivia) Brannum; great-grandchildren, Carter and Emery Kate Johnson, Kylie and Caden Schultz and Kenidee, Cole and Carson Brannum.

Graveside services will be at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, April, 13, 2021 at 11:00am with Rev. Charla Sherbakoff officiating. Memorials may be made to SUMC, 1924 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.