Rollin Nelson Branham, 95, of Columbia, KY died Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Radcliff Veterans Center in Radcliff, KY. Born in Breeding, KY he was the son of the late Rollin and Audrey Lacy Branham.
A lifelong resident of Adair County, he was drafted at the age of 18 to the U. S. Army to serve his country in World War II. He served his time on the battlefield in Italy. He shared many stories of his time in Italy, which gave his family a great appreciation for his contribution to our freedom today. After returning from the war, he started his working career helping his father in the family lumber business before later becoming parts manager at the GM Dealership in Columbia. Mr. Branham was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and VFW Post 6097.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Daryl Branham; a brother George Branham and three sisters Ruby Claywell, Lucy Claywell and Margaret Sparks.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Frances Hodges Branham of Columbia, KY
1 daughter: Pat Coomer (Ron) of Cecilia, KY
1 grandson: Kyle Coomer (Lara) of Elizabethtown, KY
1 great-granddaughter: Emma Kate Coomer
1 daughter-in-law: Jane Whitney Branham of Columbia, KY
1 sister-in-law: Kathreen Branham of Columbia, KY
Several nieces & nephews
Caregivers: Buffy Jessie, Linda Wheatley, Billie Jo Rowley & Shirley Spivey, who became like family
Funeral Service: 11:00amCT on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 6097
Visitation: Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2:00-8:00pmCT and Monday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Kyle Coomer, Leon Claywell, Lindell Claywell, Gene Sparks, Danny Reeves and Spunky Wheeler
Honorary pallbearers: Irvin Claywell, Susan Wilshire, Lila Kimbler, Janice Tudor, Elaine Replogle, Doyle Claywell, Russell Claywell, Norman Sparks and John C. Sparks
