Donnie Laverne Branham

December 22, 1944 - March 8, 2014

Mr. Donnie Laverne Branham, 69, of Louisiana, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his home in Louisiana. His desire was to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Noix Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Moore assisted by the Rev. Alvin Young will officiate. Visitation will be from Noon Saturday, March 15th until time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the Noix Creek Baptist Church near Louisiana, Missouri. Don was born December 22, 1944 in Vandalia, Illinois, the son of Cecil Marion Branham and Pearl Harris Branham. He married Rhonda DeCamp March 1, 1980 in Louisiana, Missouri and she survives. Other survivors include his mother; Pearl Branham of St. Elmo, Illinois, one daughter; Laura Christine Ripple (Carl Moore) of Fenton, Missouri, three sons; Joseph E. Sloan of Louisiana, Missouri, Donnie W. Branham (Amy) of Perry, Missouri and Bryan J. Branham, (Mellissa) of Louisiana, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, three sisters; Barbara Davis (Gale) of Ramsey, Illinois, Brenda Hooper (George) of St. Peters, Illinois and Linda Mitchell (Butch) of St. Elmo, Illinois and two brothers; Larry Branham and Terry Branham both of Brownstown, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Marion Branham, one brother, Cecil A. Branham and one grandchild, Joshua Sloan. Don was a graduate of the Quincy Technical School and operated Don’s Garage in Louisiana for many years. He recently retired from WCA of America as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Don was a member of the Noix Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministry. Don enjoyed spending time with his family, Camping, Boating and Motorcycling. Online condolences may be sent to collierfuneral.com