Millard Russell Branum

August 11, 1939 - October 27, 2016

Mr. Millard Russell Branum of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was born Friday, August 11, 1939 in Weona, Ark., and lived in Trumann the last 20 years and was formerly of Marked Tree. He was a retired farmer and a member of Windover Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Mr. Branum was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Edna Roberts Branum. He is survived by his wife Patsy Branum of the home; one daughter, Patti (Gerald) McWayne of Trumann; two grandchildren, Michael McWayne and Meghan McWayne of Trumann; one brother, Grady Branum of Winnebago, IL and one sister, Anita Louise Mitchell of Harrisburg. Funeral service will be Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1301 Highway 69 in Trumann, with Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net