John Wayne Branum

	John Wayne Branum, age 60 of Christopher, IL, formerly of Du Quoin, IL passed away Sunday September 5, 2004 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. 
	John was born on April 21, 1944 in Chicago, IL the son of Harrison and Pearl (Satterfield) Branum.  He married Donna Peters on August 24, 1966 and she survives.  John enjoyed playing music and was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Ziegler, IL.  
	Survivors include his wife Donna of Christopher, IL, 1 son, John Branum II of West Frankfort, IL, 1 daughter, April Lockwood and husband David of Havana, IL, 4 grandchildren, Jonathan M. Branum, John Wayne Branum III, Matthew R. Branum and Amanda Jo Branum,  2 brothers, Joe Branum of Christopher, IL, and Bobby Branum of Reynolds, IN.  1 sister, Frances Ripley of Elm Mott, TX, and numerous other nieces, nephew and relatives.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Dawn Peters, 2 sisters, Opal Evilsizer and Minnie Huffstutler, and 3 brothers, James Richard Branum, Jack Edward Branum and Harrison Leroy Branum.
	Funeral services were held at the United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin, IL on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Snell and Brother Bob Baker officiating.  Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in DuQuoin, IL.
	Visitation was held at the church on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. 
	The family requests that in lieu of flowers,  memorial donations may be made to the First Apostolic Church in Ziegler.
	Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home in Du Quoin, IL was in charge of arrangements

