John Lewis Branom

John Lewis Branom Jr. passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 89. John was born on October 20, 1933 to Dalphine and John Branom in Wiley, Colorado. John married Judy Delwolf on October 22, 1956 in Raton, New Mexico. John enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Socializing. In his younger years he worked with his father at Standard Alfalfa Milling Co. until he joined the Army from 1954 to 1956. He became a barber and barbered for 60 years. He was a Meter Inspector for Colorado Interstate Gas in Vernal and Riverton, Wyoming until he retired. After retirement he and Judy enjoyed the good life in Apache Junction, Arizona. His family was a member of the Methodist Church and sloothin the bull. He is survived by his wife; Judy, daughter; Kim (Hal) Jackson, son; Kirk (Shelly) Branom, granddaughter; Kortni Huber, grandson Blake Gross, Keyan Branom, granddaughter Kylie, Shara Ivie, great-grandson KC, Riggs, Brodi, Malorie, Jara, Tyson and Serenity. Many nieces and nephews and his brother-in-law Harold Reed. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dalphin, father; John Sr., second mother; Loma, sister; Dorothy Lance, sister; Nikki Reed and nephew; Kerry Lamle. A graveside service will take place in the Creede County Cemetery in Colorado at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com.