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Gilbert (Gib) Branham Jr., of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. A native of Mingo County, Gib was born and raised in North Matewan, West Virginia, before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1960. He served his country proudly to include time in the West Virginia Air National Guard. Gib worked for several companies in the IT Security industry, including Borg Warner and General Electric, and retired from The Bureau of Public Debt in 2006.
Gib is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Karen (Ketchum) Branham; his son Scott; his daughter Jennifer and three grandchildren Kaya, Gavin, and Conor Kerins; his brother Larry Dale Branham; his brother-in-law Roger Ketchum, nephews Kevin (Katherine) and Marc, and niece Leanne. He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Branham of South Williamson, Kentucky and mother Edna May Branham Comer of Kanawha City, West Virginia; and Harold and Norma Ketchum both of Hockingport, Ohio.
Gib and his wife Karen moved to Parkersburg in 1976 and raised their two children. He was a loyal husband, devoted father, and grandfather. He was a friend to all he met through his kids' activities and time spent as a 32nd degree Master Mason and loyal member of both the Nemesis Shrine and Royal Order of Jesters Court 156.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice Care for their outstanding care. There will be no services or visitation. The family intends to hold a private, graveside memorial in the spring. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, they request donations be made in Gib's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the Children's Home Society of West Virginia.