SGM(Ret) Randall Jonas Branham

December 1, 1955 - October 30, 2017

SGM(Ret) Randall Jonas Branham, 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home.

He is survived by his loving wife Herlinda Carmen Branham; daughter, Vanessa Branham Brundidge (Gerald); son, Carlos Jonas Branham; sisters Kathy Holvey and Jennifer Baker; brother Bennie Branham; grandchildren, Alexcia Brundidge, Liliana Brundidge and Jonas Randall Brundidge; some extended family and many caring friends.

Randall was born in Arlington, VA on December 1, 1955 to the late Jonas Branham and Patricia Branham Lutes. Very soon after high school he took on what would become his career, the US Army. After 23 years of service SGM Branham retired. Earning numerous medals, awards and commendations it was his love of being Airborne the he spoke of the most. From jumping, teaching and ensuring every chute was packed correctly SGM Branham loved the service.

He will be greatly missed by his family and those he served with. No services have been scheduled at this time.

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Dennis Anderson

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SGM(Ret) Randall Jonas Branham, 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Herlinda Carmen Branham; daughter, Vanessa Branham Brundidge (Gerald); son, Carlos Jonas Branham; sisters Kathy Holvey and Jennifer Baker; brother Bennie Branham; grandchildren, Alexcia Brundidge, Liliana Brundidge and Jonas Randall Brundidge; …
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Branham was on a machine gun team in 1st platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion (Airborne) 325th Infantry when I met him. We were in Dudley's Do-Rights. Never a dull moment with Branham around. We went to jungle school at Ft Sherman in 1977, and that was where he wanted to be assigned. I'm not surprised that he had a career in the Army. He was something else, and I hope you're proud of him.

I served with sergeant Branham, in central America, together we humped the jungles.
the best memory I have of him, is him coming to my room with sergeant Timothy Davis, asking me if I wanted to go downtown, I said no, he said just open your door so I can shake your hand, as soon as I opened my door, sgt Davis threw me over his shoulder and put me in the car, and we partied all night. and again in my 21st birthday, I mistakenly told him and Davis it was my birthday, he said come here buddy so we can each give you $20, they grabbed me and spank my butt hard, omg
did it hurt me so much. then I saw them both at bragg, again dummy me followed them, they were like 4 years older than me, all these years I wondered what had happened to him, sincerely, your corporal Reggie Rendon, I will never forget you my sergeant, thank you, for the good wonderful times and many jumps we made together , we might never exit another aircraft, but we will exit into the heavens above, god bless your wonderful soul. 361 442 7198

A candle was lit by Dennis Anderson on 2017/11/06

I too served under Sgt. Branham in Alaska.
In every young man's life there are a few men who help shape that boy into the man he will become. Sgt. Branham was one of those men for me .To you I can only say thank you. You will live on in men you helped shape

I served with Sgt. Branham in Alaska from 1983-1985. He was a great leader and a good human being. Loved by all his men he will be sorely missed.

I've posted this obituary to a facebook group where we are planning a reunion. Many had looked forward to possibly seeing him there. Again he will be sorely missed.

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Randall was our neighbor for the past year. He was a great neighbor. He was always so kind to us and our guests. He will be missed. I want to send my thoughts and prayers out to his family and friends.

A candle was lit by Neighbor Lauren Taylor on 2017/11/03

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