David Branham Obituary

Age - 93

October 6, 2023

Albion, MI

David Branham, age 93, of Albion, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with his family by his side. A visitation for David will be held Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM, 811 Finley Dr, Albion, Michigan 49224. David will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery with his late wife, Bertha Branham following services at 2:00PM, October 16, 2023, 15501 Dickman Rd. , Augusta, MI 49012. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked Memorials be made to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Memory of David. Checks should be made payable to: Battle Creek VA Medical Center and mailed to Community and Volunteer Service (135), 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037.

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