Joe A. Branum's Obituary
Joe A. Branum, age 66, of Benton, IL, passed away February 19, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. in the Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL. Joe was born on March 3, 1941, a son to Harrison and Pearl (Satterfield) Branum. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his three sons: Rodney Branum of California, Joseph Erlinger Centralia, IL, Harrison Erlinger, Benton, IL, five daughters: Francis Branum of California, Billie Jo Branum of Albuquerque, NM, Stacey Rollinson of Centralia, IL, Casey Erlinger of Centralia, IL, Angie Hiller of West Frankfort, IL, a special friend: Carolyn Melton, Benton, IL, twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Les Erlinger, four brothers: Harrison, Jimmy, Jack, and John Branum, and three sisters: Minnie Huffstutler, Opal Evilsizer, and Francis Ripley. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the I.O.O.F cemetery, DuQuoin, IL with Bro. John Snell officiating. Attendees are asked to go directly to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
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