Francis "Bud" Claude Branscom

August 21, 1927 - October 27, 2019

Francis Branscom (Bud), 92, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Leaving behind his children, Gerald Craig (Donna) Branscom of Turon; Gary L. (Pam) Branscom of Hutchinson; Mike W. (Deb) Branscom of Hutchinson; and Jeff (Tina) Branscom of Turon; sisters, Margaret Dykes of Springfield, Missouri, Karen Cooley of Hutchinson and Dorothy Helm of Hutchinson; and brother, Dean (Beverly) Branscom of Hutchinson;11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews plus all the children that called him grandpa. Proceeding him in death were his wife, Norma (Geist) Branscom; Parents; son, Brad Branscom; sisters, Lois Cline, and Fern Fluke; and brothers, Richard and Tommy Branscom Bud was born to Roby & Alta Branscom on August 21, 1927. On June 10, 1947, he married Norma Geist, the love of his life, she passed away in 2004. Bud worked for the Turon mill and elevator for 40 years before retiring. He was also a retired volunteer firefighter. He served on the board for the Turon Senior Citizens. He was very involved in the creation of the Turon EMS. He was in the Double T club and Turon Car Club. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Turon Community Church in Turon. Internment will follow at Turon Cemetery with Pastor Steve Gill presiding. Memorials may be made to the Turon Senior Citizens, Turon Community Church, or Hospice of Reno Co in care of Larrison Mortuary.