Erbie Branham

OAKWOOD – Erbie Branham, 82 of Oakwood passed away at 10:07 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his family, to be with his Lord and Savior, He was born May 21, 1937 in Pikeville, KY to the late William and Grace (Sparks) Branham. On October 17, 1964 he married Betty Hopkins who passed away September 26, 1991.

He is survived by 5 children, Delena Branham, Melissa (Ed) Pier, Kenneth (Tammy) Branham all of Oakwood, Rebecca (Mike) Smith of Defiance, and James (Carrie) Branham of Oakwood; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 on-the-way. He was also preceded in death by infant twin sons, Terry and Jerry Branham; siblings, Fred, Estle, Denver, Faye, Lester and Dallas Branham; and a half-brother, Chester Sparks.

Erbie retired from Campbell's Soup Company in 1996. He was a member of The Rock Church. He loved spending time with family, gardening, watching birds and especially raising his dogs. Erbie loved listening to Gospel music and attending church.

A private Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Rock Church with Pastor Bobby Branham officiating. Burial to follow in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood. Taking in to consideration the COVID 19 and social distancing, visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Wednesday.

Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood.

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