William Branham

 William (Bill) Everett Branham II, 69 yrs. old of Oxford, NY passed away on April 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bill was born on October 25th 1951, the son of the late William Everett Branham and Catherine Whaley Branham in Norwich NY.  Bill graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School in 1970 after which he served in the US Army. Bill worked most of his life as an automatic transmission mechanic at Gordon’s Garage and Lyle’s Transmission.

Bill had a quiet and kind demeanor but was quick with a smile and the delivery of mischief. Bill once convinced his daughter that he couldn’t golf like his brothers because he was too strong after using an exploding golf ball to show his strength. Bill had many hobbies. He loved riding his motorcycles.  One of his most memorable experiences was riding his motorcycle cross country after he retired in 2014. Bill was an AA skeet shooter, a trap shooter and over all outdoors man.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in woods.  He had many shooting buddies who will miss his friendship. But most of all Bill enjoyed time spent with his family and his best dog Sam.

Bill was very proud to be a Branham and his family meant everything to him. He was known to call his girls, his “angels.” Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, “Cindy” Branham. His three daughters Rebecca Reger her husband Josh Reger and their children Malaia and Delilah (his Sunny Delight); His other daughter and “little one” Sarah Branham and fiancé Ryan Lofaro; and daughter Kim Kreiner and her daughter Alyson Kreiner. He also leaves behind his mother Catherine Branham; His siblings Robert Branham and wife Diane; Doug Branham and wife Jean, David Branham and wife Mary, Catherine Thompson and husband Timothy, Bruce Branham and wife Deborah, Deborah and Norman Triocke and Donald Branham. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Bill was predeceased by his father William Everett Branham and siblings Paul and Richard Branham.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 15th at the Dakin Funeral Home LP in New Berlin, New York. Calling hours will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM.   A service with military honors will be held at 5:00PM with the funeral service immediately following.  Proper social distancing practices will be in place.  Masks are required.

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