Branham, Edwin Allen “Eddie”, age 48 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010.

He was born December 11, 1961 in Xenia, Ohio.

Preceded in death by his father Paul E. Branham and his step-father Dale Blazier.

Eddie is survived by his mother Onita (McKenzie) Blazier of Enon, 2 brothers William Branham and wife Donna of South Carolina, James Branham and wife Candace of Fairborn, his sister Sherry Suzanne Eudy and husband Bill of Georgia, his step-mother Mary Jo Branham, his step-brother Mark Blazier and wife Carla of London, his step-sister Joy Derry and husband Dave of Springfield, as well as other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 12 NOON from the JONES KENNEY ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME, Springfield with Rev. Charlotte Collins Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

The family would like to thank Eddie’s special family at the F.F. Mueller Residential Center Yellow Cottage.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the F.F. Mueller Residential Center in his memory.