Mike Branson, 66 years of the Montpelier Community in Adair County passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his home after several months battling with cancer.

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

Stephen Douglas Branson of Culver, Indiana

One step son:

Louis Locander of Greenwood, Indiana

Two brothers:

Douglas Branson of Elizabethtown, KY

Gregory Branson of Merryville, Indiana

Two sisters:

Carla Branson of Cincinnati, Ohio

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 October 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Columbia Christian Church 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Mike chose cremation with burial of his ashes to be in the Indiana

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral service

Visitation : Sunday October 16 2016 at 1:00 PM Columbia Christian Church

Services : Sunday October 16 2016 at 2:00 PM Columbia Christian Church

Interment : Cremation