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Obituary for Melvin Dean Branham Jr. Melvin Dean Branham Jr.
Glasgow Resident, Monacan Indian Nation Member, Dies At Age 56

Melvin Dean Branham Jr., 56, of Glasgow, Virginia, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

He was born October 28, 1968, in Lexington, a son of Priscilla Smith Branham and the late Melvin Dean Branham Sr.

Melvin was a member of the Monacan Indian nation.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his only daughter, Micheala Nicole Madena Branham; brothers, Robert Daniel Branham (Shelley), Eric Lynn Branham, Justin Dean Branham, William McKinley Smith and Patrick Oneil Smith; sister, Jessica Marie Mook (DW); uncles, Bruce Smith, Neil Smith, Mark Smith, Calvin Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Timmy Bryson, Billy Branham, Davey Branham and Joey Branham; aunt Donna Beverly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home. A funeral will be at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.