Jackie Rodney Branham of Joshua, TX transitioned to Heaven on October 10, 2026. He was born in Des Arc, Akansas, July 21, 1950 to Jay R & Marie White Branham.


He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Branham, his sisters, Shirley Faye Branham, Sandra J Branham McCormick and his son, Jay Wayne Branham.


Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Maria Marnita Ello Branham. His children, Desiree (Kyle) Bates of Joshua, TX, Jeremy Branham of Fort Worth, TX, Benjamin (Sarah) Branham of Mena, AR, Paul Branham of Joshua, TX, Kevin Lee Branham of Joshua, TX, Kathlyn (Erwin) Ello-Turalba of Fort Worth, TX, and Sarah (Jeffrey) Murillo Ello Murtha of Plano, TX. Grandchildren, Natalie Bates, Hannah Bates, Brayden Bates, Liam Branham, Makayla Branham, Elle Branham, Olivia Fitzek, Penelope Ferguson, Dominic Turalba, Giovanna Turalba, Shane Chipman and Lillian Stevens. Brother, Joe Branham of San Francisco, CA, Uncle, Charlie (Katie) Branham of Des Arc, AR, sister in law, Becky Branham of Maumelle, AR, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


Jack served his country and was inducted into the U.S. Army on February 18, 1970 with basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He served at Fort Hood TX before being stationed in Giessen, Germany, discharging in January 1972.


Jack was a compassionate, caring and talented husband, father, grandfather and friend. Both Jack's Grandmother's instilled a deep love for music at a very young age and he excelled in playing various musical instruments, especially the piano and guitar, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Jack's love of music was evident in every aspect of his life, which he gladly and willingly shared with family and friends. He was blessed and was a blessing to all who knew him.