Brett K. Branam, 49, passed away on Monday morning, February 13, 2023, at his home in Lindale, TX.

Brett was born on May 22, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio, to Keith and Jeanne (Hager) Branam. On October 18, 2019 he married Terri (Howie/Reynolds) in Mountain View, Arkansas, and she survives in Lindale, TX.

Brett attended Trotwood Madison High School in Trotwood, OH.  He was employed at many different jobs over the years, but he particularly enjoyed work as a self-taught IT professional in Tennessee and Arkansas.  Brett had many hobbies and interests including his love for horses and his dog Tank.  He had many talents and enjoyed helping those in need.  He was a kind, gentle and loving man who never met a stranger.  As his sickness progressed, Brett spoke frequently of looking forward to being with Jesus and reunited with his parents in Heaven.

Along with his wife, he is survived by step-son Zach Reynolds and step-daughter Delanie (Jared) Shores; grand-children Lucius and Olivia Reynolds & Dakota, Madelyn, and Lee Shores, and one great-grand-daughter of Arp, TX; Terri's parents Daniel and Barbara Howie of Tyler, TX; brother-in-law Danny (Vickie) Howie of Sevierville, TN; sister-in-law Patti (Fred) Winters of Overton, TX; sister Audra (David) Brown of Lima, OH; nieces Sarah (Robert) Rutter of Frankfort, OH, Stephanie (Brandon) Layton of Galion, OH, Janaye (David) Spitnale and Moriah (Braden) Long of Lima, OH, and a nephew Joseph (Emily) Brown of Alger, OH.  He leaves behind 14 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Lisa Gates, and brother-in-law Steven Howie.

Condolences can be expressed directly to Terri at “Te Rey” on Facebook.