Marion Clyde Branham, 72, Enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren
Marion Clyde Branham, 72 of Vermilion, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in Community Health Partners West, Lorain after a sudden illness. He was born January 7, 1930 in Floyd County, KY and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 23 years moving from Lorain.
He worked Construction for Ready Mix, Lorain and had worked for other construction companies including Charles Akers, a foundry in Wellington, and a mining Co. in Kentucky.
He was a member of Sonshine Baptist Church, Lorain, and Local Labor Union #758. He enjoyed Sunday drives, walking, horseshoes, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren, and children.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Shirley (nee Kidd); Son, Marion Allen Branham of Amherst, OH; Daughters; Janice Marie Tolson of Virgie, KY and Gerry Gean Marker of Grays Lakes, IL, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 Brother; Freeman Branham of Honaker, KY; Sisters; Draxie England of Pikesville, KY, and Betty Rosso of Sheffield Lake, OH.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oliver and Mary Frances "Cricket" (nee Sword) Branham, 2 brothers; Jerry Branham and Shadrick Hall, and 3 Sisters; Ethel Falbo, Lexie Akers and Ollie King.
Friends may call Wednesday September 11, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St. Vermilion, OH 44089.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home Internment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Avon.