James C. "Jim" Branson

James C. “Jim” Branson, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home.

He was born September 14, 1944, in Shelby County, the son of Robert E. and Alberta Louise (Owens) Branson.

Jim is survived by his son, Mike Branson and wife, Bobbie Jean, of Ocoee, Florida; daughter, Amy Cruz and husband, Marcelino, of Ocoee; brother, Kenneth Branson of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Rosa, Kelly and Alexis; great-grandchildren, Azula and Zuko; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet S. Jewell and Phyllis Behrends; and brother, John E. Branson.

In 1962, Jim graduated from Southwestern High School.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving during Vietnam.

Jim was a farmer and had worked for the Shelby County Highway Department for 10 years.

He was a member of the Shelbyville American Legion Post No. 70. Jim was also a member and director of the Indiana Milking Shorthorn Association.

Visitation will be from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Friday, June 21, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Military graveside rites will follow at 5 pm, Friday, at Miller Cemetery in Shelby County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Milking Shorthorn Association, in care of Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Jim’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.