Al Branning
Joseph Al Branning, 58, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007. A life time resident of Jacksonville, Florida. Al graduated from Ribault High School Class of 1967. He was employed by Southeast Toyota Parts Division, J M Family Enterprises for 29 years. Al was a proud Fellow of Mandarin Moose Lodge #42 and a member of the American Legion Post #137. He was a devoted Florida Gator Fan, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Al will be dearly missed, but never forgotten by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Linda P. Branning of Jacksonville, FL.; son, Christopher Branning and wife Michelle; daughters, Tiffany L. Hamm and Jennifer Pochurek and husband James; 3 grandchildren, Caleb Belanger, Ashley Hamm and Benjamin Pochurek; brother, Alton Branning and wife Faye; longtime friend, Ray Smith and a number of relatives and friends.
The family visitation will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Friday, August 24, 2007 at Hardage-Giddens Blanding Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32244. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Hardage-Giddens Blanding Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be the members of his Moose Lodge # 42 and Rev. Rick Crews will be officiating. Burial will follow at Turknett Cemetery, 103rd and Daniel Rd., Jacksonville, FL. There will be a memorial service presented by the Mandarin Moose Lodge #42 at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 25, 2007 with a luncheon to follow at the Mandarin Moose Lodge #42. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
