Pastor Olin Branson age 89 and 11 months of Fairview, KY went home to join the Lord in Heaven on June 23, 2013 in Kingsport, TN at the Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center after a Illness. He was born July 28, 1923 in Harlan, KY to the late; Bradley and Nannie Branson. He was a member and Pastor of the Church of True Temples of God. He was a retired Janitor for the Harlan Independent Schools System.
In addition to the Parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter; Phyllis Osborne.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his LOVING wife of 71 years; Thelma Jones Branson of Fairview, KY. One daughter; Bernell Osborne of Fairview, Ky. Son-in-law; Clifford Osborne of Rosspoint, Ky. 4 grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren and 7 Great great-grandchildren. Two brothers; Thetford Branson of FL and Curtis Branson of Harlan, KY. Three sisters; Barbara Branson of FL, Loretta Britt of OH and Myrtle Muncy of TN. A host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held Tuesday June 25, 2013 after 3:00 P.M. and Wednesday June 26, 2013 at the Church Of True Temples Of God in Fairview, Ky.
Funeral services will be Held Thursday June 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Church of True Temples of God with the Rev. Johnny Nelums and Rev. Jerry Dean officiating.
Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, KY with family and friends serving as Pallbearers.