Mike was born February 9, 1950 in East Chicago, Indiana
the son of the late James Emmanuel Branson, he was also preceded in death by a brother Randall Branson, two sisters Debra Zaradich and Judy Branson
He is survived by his mother Shirley Rose Crowe Branson of
Elizabethtown, KY.
His wife:
Kim Schmidt Branson of Columbia, KY
Two sons:
David Gregory Branson of Culver, Indiana and Stephen Douglas Branson of Culver, Indiana
One step son:
Louis Locander of Greenwood, Indiana
Two brothers:
Douglas Branson of Elizabethtown, KY and Gregory Branson of Merryville, Indiana
Two sisters:
Carla Branson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Laura McCormick of Muncie, Indiana
Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews also survive
Mr. Branson was a member of the Columbia Christian Church, a US Navy veteran, an electrician and cable networking installer for many years. He was a black powder enthusiast and was a contributing writer for On The Trail Magazine for several years.
A memorial service will be held in October at the Columbia Christian Church the date and time will be announced later
Mike chose cremation with burial of his ashes to be in the Columbia Cemetery
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral service