Branton , Johnny

Johnny Branton, Sr., age 63, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at his home following an illness. Mr. Branton was born December 8, 1947 in Loris a son of the late Elijah Thomas Branton and the late Lula Mae Carter Branton. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include three children, Connie Sarvis (Danny), Johnny Branton, Jr. (Jessica), and Tammie Branton all of Loris, one brother, Bobby T. Branton, Sr. (Ruth) of Loris, four sisters, Annie Lee Tisdale (Will) of Georgetown, Diane Altman, Mary Alice Adams (J.T.), and Gloria Jean Branton all of Conway, four grandchildren, D.J., Cory, and Matthew Sarvis, and Christy Colvin, three step grandchildren, Cassie, Taylor, and Selena White, and one great grandchild, Ava Colvin. Mr. Branton was predeceased by his wife, Linda Lou Bullock Branton, one brother, Joe Dale Branton, and two sisters, Ruby Mae Branton Merritt and Claudia Branton Crook. Memorials may be made to the Cane Branch Cemetery Fund, 760 Cane Branch Road, Loris, SC 29569. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 7-9 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2011 from the Ward Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Seckman and Rev. Mack Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Branch Cemetery.