R. L. "Pete" Branam, 94, passed away in Grandview, TX on Oct 30, 2020. Pete was born on Feb 11, 1926 to Fred B and Leona (Hobbs) Branam. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the Philippines and then in Japan.

He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Blooming Grove, TX. His lifelong pleasures were his family, fishing, gardening and mowing. He is survived by Daughters Karen Smith and husband Joe, Becky Hatchel and husband John, Kathy Deaver, stepdaughter Vicky Pierce, 8 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Leona Ann York, five sisters and three brothers.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. A Celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 2pm in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Darren Heil officiating. Pallbearers will be Cole Howell, Taylor Bilby, Brian Marshall, Jeff Marshall, Alvin Bilby and John Walser. Honorary pallbearers are Lance Miller, Casey York, Pete York, Joshua Tate, Joe Smith, Jr., Tristan York, Skylar York and Brady Miller

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