Ralph E. Branham Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ralph E. Branham of Highland, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Bertella "Bert" Branham; his parents, Benjamin Branham and Dolly Branham; his daughter-in-law Kelly S. Branham; his siblings, Virgil Branham, James Branham and Sharon Ann Records; and his granddaughter Jessica Grimes.
He is survived by: his children, Ralph Anthony "Tony" Branham of Kings Mountain, NC, Mark Owen Branham (Karla Kay) of Wentzville, MO and Sonja M. Woolford (James) of Highland, IL.; his brother Daniel Branham of Newport, KY; his sister-in-law Brenda Faye Thompson of Mt. Sterling, KY.; his grandchildren, Justin Branham of Ballwin, MO, Corry Branham (Danielle) of Kings Mountain, NC, Charles Grimes of Kings Mountain, NC, Mark E. Branham (Jodi) of Troy, MO, Krystal Hagerman (David) of Mulvane, KS, Matt Branham (Cailan Williams) of Hannibal, MO, Mike Branham (Jaclyn) of Moscow Mills, MO, Kandyce Bergmann (Aaron) of Belleville, IL, Kameryn Branham of Wentzville, MO, Brandy Purk (Logan), Courtney Heyen (Eric) of Troy, IL and Alli Henderson (Brian) of Saint Jacob, IL.; and his great grandchildren, Peyton, Connor, Viviann Branham, Kelton, Kane Grimes, Parker, Ayla Branham, Eastyn, Cameron Hagerman, Addy Williams, Mack, Briella, Braylee Branham, Lucas, Owen Bergmann, Oliver, Rory, Sadie Heyen, Brently, Jaxen and Ella Faye Henderson.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland (1501 9th St, Highland, IL 62249). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Post 5694, American Legion Post 493, or Highland Food Pantry (all located in Highland, Illinois).
