Harry Branham

Please click on the "Tribute Wall" above to view the Service Videos Harry Branham, age 81 of Haines City Florida, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. Born May 27, 1939 in Dwale, Kentucky, Harry was the son of Arthur and Bessie (Jones) Branham. He worked many years for Guardian Glass then for Baringer Screw Products, retiring in 1998. He was married to Cecelia “Lou” Carabin on February 3, 1981. Sadly she preceded him in death August 30, 2012. Harry leaves to cherish his memory his children: William (Julianna) Branham of Carleton, Sandra (Greg) Galloway of Conroe, Texas, Shelly (James) Sloan of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Cheryl (Robert) Kaluzny of Westland and Catherine (David) Vowell of Southgate; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Brenda Bleyaert of Monroe, Faye (Frank) Lowe of Newport and Vivian Pluff of Onsted; a step-sister: Mary Ellen (Michael) Passerman of Oklahoma; as well as many nieces and nephews and his life partner Shirley Mercier of Haines City, Florida. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings: George Branham, Danny Branham and Margaret Baltzer; as well as step-siblings: Ron Reynolds, Stan Reynolds, Bob Reynolds and Jean Reynolds. A celebration of Harry’s life has been planned under the direction of the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 23620 N. Huron River Dr. Visitation will be Friday from 2pm until 9pm. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the family requests that those attending wear face masks and observe proper social distancing guidelines. Funeral services and burial will be held privately.