of Mountain View, AR
November 26, 1928 - April 5, 2011
Glen Branscum, 82, of Mtn. View entered into rest on April 5, 2011 in Mtn. View.
Glen was born November 26, 1928 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Herby and Clara (Gammill) Branscum.
He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Rackensack Folklore Society, and owner of Jimmy Driftwood Barn. He worked as stonemason, blacksmith and musician. He traveled with Jimmy Driftwood for twelve years and entertained at the Ozark Folk Center. He designed and built the Jimmy Driftwood Barn. He was old time mountain man, generous and compassionate, and a deeply committed man of prayer.
He is survived by his wife Nellie (Tury) Compton Branscum whom he married April 10, 1981; and four sons, Roger Branscum, David Branscum Allen Branscum and Robin Branscum, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Branscum, Herby Branscum, Jr., Gid Branscum; sisters, Martha Mealer, Nelbie Richardson, Ruth Ratchford, Grace McDermont and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Herby and Clara Branscum; his first wife, Imogene Butler Branscum; sons, Frankie and Gale Branscum, sister Gennetta Gammill, brothers, Sterlin Branscum and Landon Branscum and two infants.
Visitation is 6 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Roller Coffman Chapel, Mtn. View.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Jimmy Driftwood Barn on Sylamore Avenue with Bro. Ludene Hudspeth and Bro. Luther Branscum officiating with interment in Big Springs Cemetery, Newnata, Arkansas
Pallbearers are David Branscum, Earnie Rice, Jimmy Nelson, Greg Branscum, Larry Branscum and Shane Branscum. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Hempel, Jimmy Butler, Jerry Butler, J.E. Trammell, Russell Branscum and Dr. Andy.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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17 Condolence(s)
DOROTHY& DEREK KIRK
Saturday, May 7, 2011
GLEN WIL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS THE SMILING MAN WAVING TO US AS HE'S WORKING OUT IN HIS YARD AS WE DRIVE BY AND THE MAN THAT HAS KIND WORDS AS WE VISIT- mY SON,NOW 24, WAS 12 AND I'LL NEVER FORGET HOW NICE GLEN WAS RUMMAGING THRU HIS METAL TO FIND THE RIGHT PIPE FOR MY SON TO USE HIS "SKATE SHOES "ON - WE WILL MISS HIM
Donald Brewer
Monday, April 11, 2011
Wish I could have been there.
Bob and Debra Davis
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Miss Nellie and Robin,
We were so sorry to learn today of Glen's passing. You will be in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless and comfort you and bring you peace. Glen was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
Bob and Debra
Vern Coppett Long
Friday, April 8, 2011
Nellie,and family..so sorry about Glen passing away.
We enjoyed the Barn very much..you and Glen were two of our favorite 'people"..Glen will be missed so much..There will never be another "like'him..hope his
tradation is passed on..will be hard shoes to fill!!
May God Bless You All!!
Sonja Jessen
Friday, April 8, 2011
Ms. Nellie, We met not to long ago at the beauty shop, just to help you remember who I am. You were getting your hair done at the time and I just came in to use the curling iron.
You are in my prayers, as I know you already miss your soul mate, but he is with his Lord and waiting for your presence. Know that your and his friends are praying for you and asking the Lord to make your grief easier.
Heaven has a new singer this week, just think of how much sweeter it is that last because Glen has been called to join the Angel Band.
Odis & Pat Stevens
Thursday, April 7, 2011
So sorry to hear of Glen's passing. Nellie, you and the family are in our prayers. May you feel God's presence to comfort you in the days ahead.
Steve & Kathy Abbott
Thursday, April 7, 2011
We're playing the recording sessions with talk and numerous
takes of songs we recorded with Glen & Nellie & Judy. Also the
Gospel songs with talk which Glen made for Jim Sanders.
During the service which we can't attend we're listening to these memories at home on April 7, 2011. 2:00 pm- ?
Gospel session recorded May 16, 2001 at the little house.
Kathy & Joe Partch
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Joe and I are extremely sorry for the loss of Glen. We never knew him personally but would always pass his place going to our friends in Mountain View. Glen always would wave at us. We would always said, "What a friendly soul he is." Later found out what a talented man also. And had heard he had lost his hound type dog and never found her. I know how painful that would've been for him not knowing where she ended up. So sad! Bless his family and friends. Rest in peace Glen. Two people that thought you were a really nice guy. Kathy and Joe
James Corder
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sorry to read about your brother death.
You are in our prayers.
Jim & Velma Corder
Bobby & Carlene Webb
Thursday, April 7, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. We have very fond memories of him with his music, his humor, and his good rock laying at our house. He will surely be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Long
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Nellie, I am so sorry...I love you and Glen as if you were my blood family.
Please let me know how you ae getting along.
I love you!
Marianne Fletcher
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in the hearts and prayers of our family.
pat brewer mecum
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
So sad to hear of Glen's passing, honestly as soon as I heard it - I was thinking of all of our loved ones he would get to see - I heard him say "well hello Dona Mae", that were just so real...Nellie and the boys are in our prayers and we love all of you...God bless you in he days ahead.
Aunt Retha and Uncle Melvin Brewer children and grandchildren by daughter Patsy.
brenda harder
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
sorry to hear about glen he will be miss by all the family are in our prayers and thoughts brenda lesha betty wanda darlene
Bill & Velma Ford
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Dearest Nellie our hearts go out to you and your family. our prayers are with you we loved glen and enjoyed your music and Bill loved dancing with you at the Center. You are in our hearts and prayers with our love
Roger Cain and Pat
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Nellie and Robin, Especially We are so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. We loved hearing him play and sing, also announce at the Barn. May the Lord be with you all through this very difficult time.
Dawn Branscum
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Nellie and family,
I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you; and Nellie, thank you so much for calling me today to make sure that I knew Glen had passed. I know that all of you; as well as the rest of us; will miss him, but I know that Heaven got another angel with a wonderful voice when he arrived there, and I know that he is no longer suffering. I pray God's peace and comfort be with all of you.
Dawn Branscum(SCMC Admissions)