Sherman Ray “Tack” Branham, 79, of Burkesville, KY passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. He was born in Waterview, KY on January 14, 1940 the son of Dennis Jack and Lockie (Riley) Branham.
He was of Baptist faith, a member of Burkesville Baptist Church, a business owner having owned Branham Auto Sales and Body Shop, a Magistrate for 16 years of the Cumberland County Fiscal Court representing Marrowbone, and a farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marshall Branham and James Branham.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Wanda (Smith) Branham of Burkesville, KY whom he married December 29, 1962; 1 child, Samantha “Stuart” Ray Branham of Bothell, Washington; siblings, Robbie (Ken) Murray, Earl (Peggy) Branham, both of Burkesville, KY, Margaret Serra of Glasgow, KY; 1 sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Branham of Burkesville, KY; several nieces & nephews; special friends, Libby Mullinix, Junior Smith (Pam Brown), Socks Riddle, and Hazel Smith.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 1:00pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Shelton and Bro. Gary Cash officiating
Burial: Burkesville Cemetery
Visitation: After 2:00pmCT on Tuesday, June 4, 2019
In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to: WE CARE, P.O. Box 695, Burkesville, KY 42717.
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, KY is in charge of arrangements.
