Johnny L. Branson 88, went to be with the Lord Wednesday May 10, 2023 peacefully surrounded by family. Born August 9, 1934 in Redwater, TX to Jim & Marie Branson. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father Duffy Bradford, two brothers Bill (Norma) of Paducah, TX, Harold (Mary) of Redlick, one sister Mattie Davis (John) of Texarkana.
Left to remember him with love and adoration, his wife Myra Brewer Branson, son Kelley (Cindy), two grandsons John Fox Branson (Krysten Haynes), & Aaron Branson. Five great-grandchildren Kyler, Kynleigh, Kennedy, Sebastian, & Marina. Numerous nieces, nephews & extended family as well as so many longtime friends and colleagues.
Growing up in Hooks, TX, motorcycles, and dirt track racing were his favorite past times. Graduate of Hooks High School in 1951, he was drafted into the Army in 1957 and was stationed at Ft. Chaffee in Ft. Smith, Ark. He served in the National Guard, Army Reserve and in the New Boston Volunteer Fire Department. Mason for 60 years, Master Plumber (M4530) and owner of Branson Plumbing for 60 years. He served on the New Boston City Council for 20 years & Mayor of New Boston for 24 years.
