1927

 Ira Floyd “Gigi” Branham was born on 18 Oct 1927 in South Carolina, USA a child of Tillman Ben Branham and Olive Gladden Branham.

1930

Floyd Branham was counted in the census on 28 Apr 1930 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, T. B. Branham; his mother, Olive Branham; and his siblings, Marvin Branham, Nora Branham, Dorothy Branham, Clyde Branham, Effie Branham, Oscar Branham and Lois Branham.

1940

Floyd Branham was counted in the census on 04 May 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 12-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Tillman Branham; and his mother, Olive Branham; and his siblings; Effie Branham, Oscar Branham, Lois Branham, Mary Branham, and Richard Branham.

1945

He graduated in 1945 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA from Blaney High School.

1949

When he was 22, he married Sybil Albert on 05 Nov 1949 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

1980

When he was 52, he married Jacqueline Finnell about 1980.

On February 29, 1980, I Floyd Branham was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Mrs Olive Elgin Gladden Branham.

1991

On March 23, 1991, Floyd Branham was mentioned as the living brother in the obituary of Nora Ann Branham Keith.

2010

He died on 15 Feb 2010 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 19 Feb 2010 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Branham-Hayes Cemetery.

Obituary of Ira Floyd Branham

ELGIN-Funeral service for Ira Floyd Branham, 82, will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Flessas will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday February 18, 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Smyrna United Methodist Church.

Mr. Branham, affectionately known as “Gigi” to his family and “Bossman” to his co-workers passed away on February 15, 2010. He will be greatly missed.

He was the son of the late Tillman Branham and Olive Gladden Branham. Born October 18th, 1927, he was a graduate of Blaney High School in 1945. After high school, he left to serve in the US Navy in San Diego. After two years he had the calling to return home to help his mother and father at their family farm. Floyd was a hard worker. As a young man he swept out school buses for a nickel each week, raised chickens for sale, and collected minnows for nearby fisherman. He kept his promise to help his father and mother to be an honest and hard working son. He worked in real estate and retired from Southern Bell with 35 years of service. His first and foremost calling was his family. Floyd enjoyed working with family at the farm in his hayfields, raising cattle, and overseeing his properties. He was never a stranger to anyone. His friends at Campbell’s Grocery, the BP at Rabon’s Crossroads, and all in Elgin will miss him greatly. Floyd would want to be remembered as a friend to all and a loyal brother to his kindred.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jacqueline Finnell Branham, sons, Timothy Floyd Branham and wife, Susan, Ira Dale Branham and his wife, Kim, (their mother, Sybil Albert), Jody Styron, and Timothy Floyd II; and daughter, Stacey Nicole and her husband, Jeremy Yates. He has eleven grandchildren, Christi (Michael), Mac, Jennifer, Mette (Michael), Daniel, Alexa, Scout, Sawyer, Katelyn, Cole, and Issabella. Two great grandchildren Robert and Matthew . Floyd’s surviving brothers and sisters are Oscar Branham (Violet), Lois (Michael) Carns, Richard (Sivas) Branham and Mary (Paul) Corley.

He was predeceased by a son, Rodney Floyd Branham and his brothers, Marvin Branham and Clyde Branham, and sisters Effie Baliotis, Dorothy Branham, and Nora Keith.

The family recognizes Floyd’s surviving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also remembered by his beloved Chihuahua “Mini”. The family would like to express their gratitude to all who have been with them during this difficult time and to the doctors, nurses, and Hospice staff (Med 2) of Kershaw County Memorial Hospital.

Services

Visitation
2/18/2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Powers Funeral Home

Funeral Service
2/19/2010, 2:00 PM, Powers Funeral Home