Mr. Michael Roy Branam, age 68, of Harrison, TN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Chattanooga, TN.

Michael proudly served his country, retiring from both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Civil Service. His passions included traveling, fishing, boating, and scuba diving—activities that brought him joy and adventure throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Roy and Geneva Pritchett Branam; his son, Jerrad Andrew Kooley; his brother-in-law, Joseph "Jody" Drumright; and his sister-in-law, Jane Estvold Sanders.

Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Estvold Branam of Harrison, TN; his sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua Matthew Branam and Jennifer Branam of Ooltewah, TN, Jonathan Michael Branam of Benton, TN, Carla Kooley of Newport News, VA, and Jonathan Reid Kooley and Lura Anne Kooley of Mequon, WI; his sister, Dale Branam Drumright of Smithfield, VA; his brother-in-law, Mark Alan Estvold of Polson, MT; his grandchildren, Jonahan M. Branam II, Jenna Branam, Brayden Dickson (Chloe), Chance Branam, Ryder Branam, Brylee Branam, Mason Kooley, and Kyra Kooley; his great-grandchild, Islah Dickson; his nephews, Jason Kerby, Eric Bartle, Aemil Estvold, Nels Estvold, Soren Estvold, Egil Estvold, and Bjorn Estvold; and his nieces, Jamie Carr and Heather Estvold.

The family will be greeting friends on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 11:00 am until 11:50 am followed by a service at 12:00 pm at Silverdale Baptist Church in Apison, TN (10259 London Ln, Apison, TN 37302) with Rev. Brian Branam and Pastor Ben Shoening officiating. A committal service will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 1:30 pm with Military Honors being provided by the Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Michael Roy Branam.