THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, September 3, 1964

 

John W. Branton of DeLeon Springs, father of Mrs. Winnell Improto of Bunnell passed away Friday evening at his home. He was a native of Cottonwood, Alabama, and a resident of DeLeon Springs 30 years. He was 66 years of age.

He was a member of the DeLeon Springs Baptist Church and the Barberville Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by six sons, Rev. Leonard, Altoona; Webster and John Wesley, Jr., DeLeon Springs; Fruline, Carmichael, California; Willie of Palatka and Lamar, Ocala; three daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Allen, Charlestown, Indiana; Mrs. Maggie Fore, Daytona Beach; and Mrs. Winnell Improta of Bunnell. Also surviving are four brothers, three sisters, 25grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the DeLeon Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Leonard Blanton and Rev. Cecil Lundy officiating. Burial followed in the DeLeon Springs Cemetery.