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In Memory Of

James Branning, age 71 of Helena

April 12, 1949 – December 10, 2020

BRANNING, James, age 71 of Helena passed away December 10, 2020.  Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison.

Service Schedule

Burial with Military Honors

11:00 a.m.

Friday June 25, 2021

Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Heroes Road

Fort Harrison, Montana 59636

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Service Schedule

Burial with Military Honors

11:00 a.m.

Friday June 25, 2021

Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Heroes Road

Fort Harrison, Montana 59636

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  1. Marie Francis says

    December 13, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    I was an honor to care and know Jim. He will be missed.

  2. Dale Branning says

    December 14, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    I miss Jim so much. Often I thought of him as Superboy since He was so strong. I couldn’t call him my little brother even though I’m older. He was bigger than me. I never took any family member’s death as hard as I took his and I knew it was coming months before it did. It seemed so unreal at first. We were different in many ways, but we were brothers. A tie that goes far deeper than I realized. 71 years wasn’t enough. I hope to see him again when he is resurrected.

  3. Michael Glueckert says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Jim was a great guy and acquantence. He was always friendly and good to work with and always accommodating. So sorry Karen and family of your loss rest in peace him!

  4. Don Adams says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
    To the Branning’s family, Sorry for your loss.

  5. Karen says

    December 16, 2020 at 9:27 am

    I am thankful that my life has been blessed with a brother like Jim. Heading for the mountains or the hot springs or even out to dinner with Jim was always an adventure that enriched my life. We were the best of friends and I miss him deeply.

  6. Frank Ritchie says

    February 12, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    I just learned of Jim’s death. I worked for the City of Helena Engineering Dept for years and worked on many projects with Jim. He was one of the nicest, easy going (not to mention competent) contractors I ever worked with. It is really sad to know he is not longer with us.

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  7. Shane Warfield says

    March 9, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was a great guy and friend to me. I enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed. Sending prayers to the family🙏🙏

  8. Tom Kilmer says

    June 28, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    I knew Jim at Bryant School, Helena Junior High School and Helena Senior High School. Jim was just an all around nice guy and a pleasure to know.

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Burial with Military Honors

11:00 a.m.

Friday June 25, 2021

Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Heroes Road

Fort Harrison, Montana 59636

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