James Branam Obituary
The memory of James Branam of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, born in Bloomington, Indiana, who passed away on September 10, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Branam to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Herman Branam and Thelma Viola Stogsdill Branam; his spouse Cleota "Tobi" Gawthrop Branam; and his siblings-in-law, William Dowden of Kokomo, George, Etta Mae Gawthrop of Louisville and Clarence Leggett of Fredericksburg, Virginia..
He is survived by: his sons, Brian Branam of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Bradley Branam (Erika Backstrom) of Eugene, Oregon; his sister Marybeth Dowden of Kokomo, Indiana; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Leggett of Fredericksburg. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist church in memory of Jim.
