Horace Lamar Branham, 78, of Blythewood, died Friday, April 13, 2018. Born in Ridgeway, SC, on July 26, 1939, he was a son of the late Herbert and Janie Mae Branham. Mr. Branham was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Blythewood Ward. He was a great father who was respected by all and known to be a hard worker. Mr. Branham retired from Branham's Plumbing.

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela "Pam" Branham; son, Douglas Branham; five grandchildren, Carla and Jake Rupert, Brooke Wooten, James and Joseph Branham; great grandchildren, Russ and Robbie Radcliff, Britney and Amber Daniels; brother, Vernon Branham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lester Branham; longtime companion, Katherine Brazell; and 11 brothers and sisters.

The service for Mr. Branham will be held at 3 o'clock, Tuesday, April 17th at Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeway, SC. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 until 7 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia.