John Earl Branum, III, beloved son of Ann Branum and deceased father, John Earl Branum, Jr., passed from his life on earth on June 1st. He was fifty-three-years-old.
He was preceded in death by is wife, of 22 years Lynda Branum.
Survivors include two sons, John Earl Branum, IV, and David Gentry; one grandson, Owen Branum; beloved brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Dana Branum; special aunts and uncles, Grace Ann and John Butler, Mona Gay and Fred Keith; cousins; and a host of long time loyal friends.
John was born in Huntsville, attended Grissom High School, and graduated from Arab High School in 1983. He managed TAG Automotive for most of his adult life. He lived happily in Huntsville for fifty-three years.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow with Pastor Ron Clegg officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
