Preston James Branham

Born April 17, 1938, in Amherst, he was the son of the late Alfred and Virginia Johns Branham. He was also preceded in death by a son, William Branham; and a sister, Joanne Staubtiz.

He was retired from Monroe Wood Yard, and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Survivors also include 7 children, Percy Johns and wife Patricia, Wilby Branham and wife Deborah, Regina Miller, Janet Chittum and husband Donnie, Mickel Branham and wife Deborah, Annie May, and Curtis Branham; 3 sisters, Jean Ann, Mamie, and Eleanor Branham, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, and nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at other times at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the funeral home, by the Rev. Alley and Sharon Bryant. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions should please consider the needs of the family.

To send a condolence to the family please visit whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.