In Remembrance Of
Nolan Branson
Nolan Branson, 73, of Cameron, MO passed away, Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
He was born on July 2, 1944 to Jesse and Hazel (Worrell) Branson in Hamilton, MO. Nolan grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Cameron High School.
On February 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Anita Marcum at St. Munchins in Cameron, MO by Father Bernard Branson. After their marriage they lived in Cameron where they made their home. In 2011 they retired to Freeport, Florida and returned to Kansas City in 2016.
Nolan was a lab technician at Colony Paint Company and a plant manager at Earl Campbell Coatings.
Nolan was active in his boys lives. He was their Boy Scout Leader and coached their baseball teams. He was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Nolan enjoyed umpiring baseball and softball games and loved to travel. Nolan took pleasure in the outdoors, going to Squaw Creek every year with his family and appreciating nature. He had a passion for the weather and bird watching.
He was preceded in deathby his parents, and brothers, Dwight Branson and Father Bernard Branson.
Nolan is survived by his wife, Anita; sons, Doug Branson and wife Kathy, Aron Branson and Kevin Branson and wife Stacy; grandchildren, Jessie (Chelsea), Justin (Heather), Nolan, Hunter, Parker, Brenna (Caleb), and Kevin, Jr., great-grandchildren, Brooks, Aria, Brody, Chloe; brothers, Virgil (Mary Lou) Branson, Bob (Pat) Branson, and sister, Nelda Engelhart; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithville.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
Burial: St. Munchins Cemetery, Cameron, MO.
Donations may be made to the Treehouse at Liberty Hospital.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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Lesa “Plowman” Gray
I have so many incredible memories from my childhood, growing up with the Branson crew. At the heart of the family, was Nolan! Always there for a big hug and razzing the only girl in our families of boys. Nearly every life lesson I have is from all of those ornery boys who made sure that this tomgirl was tough as nails. The love I have for your family is never ending and the memories will always be cherished. Love you all.- – Lesa
Bonnie (Jones) Bland
I am so sorry to hear of Noland’s passing. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Julie Williamson
To the entire Branson family,
Nolan was such a great man. He embodied the words “great, amazing and incredible” with his actions, his big smile and his willing to be there for his family. He was so incredibly FUN! He was so loving…he was the breakfast “feast master, and the grillmaster”. He was always there for his lovely ANGEL Anita, his boys, and was always there for his grandkids, and even great-grandkids lives, games and functions. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. There will never be another like him. We can all only strive to be such a dedicated husband, parent and grandparent as he was. Our love and thoughts are with every single one of you, the Branson family. We’ve always loved this amazing, strong and loyal family, are thankful for you, and know that if you need anything at all…we are always here.
Guillory Family
To the loved ones of Nolan Branson,
We extend our heartfelt condolences to each of you. Please be assured of God’s enduring love for you, his concern with your well-being, and his willingness to help you endure this difficult time. (1 Peter 5:7) We pray that God’s promise at Revelation 21:4 will provide you comfort in the days to come. For further comforting thoughts, please visit https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-no3-2016-may/when-a-loved-one-dies/.
The Guillory Family
Covington, LA