Philip A. Branham, Ii

Philip A. “Pablo” Branham, II, of Brookfield, Ohio, died on Tuesday (5-22-2007) as a result of motorcycle accident on Brookfield Avenue, Masury, Ohio. He was 34. Mr. Branham was born in Warren, Ohio on November 23, 1972, a son of Philip A. and Heather (Douglas) Branham. A 1990 graduate from Brookfield High School, Pablo furthered his education by obtaining an associates degree at the Northeast Ohio Carpenter’s Joint Apprenticeship & Training School. He was a Union Carpenter working for Knott’s Interiors, Hermitage, Pennsylvania, for the past six years. He was a member of the Carpenter Union Local 509, Akron, Ohio, and he had attended the North-Mar Church, Warren, Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoyed everything outdoors, hunting, riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and trucks. He was a free spirit who lifted all who needed help. He especially loved playing with his children. Survivors include: his wife, Tonia R. (Smith) Branham, whom he married August 13, 2004; his children, Jacey T. & Laven A. Branham, both at home; his father, Philip, Brookfield; his mother, Heather, Plainsboro, NJ; his brother, Christopher Branham, Hubbard, OH; his sister, Aubray Branham, Hubbard, OH; paternal-grandmother, Beulah Branham, Summersville, WV; his maternal-grandmother, Viola Chester, Roswell, NM; nephew, Darin Branham; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Smith; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Frank Branham & Bud Chester. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at the Madasz Funeral Chapel, Brookfield. Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7 PM. Burial will be in the family plot back in West Virginia. As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests contributions can be made to the Branham Children’s Scholarship Fund c/o Sky Bank, P.O. BOX 55, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. Family & Friends can send condolences to www.madaszchapel.com.