Mark Spencer Branham - Eastern Times Register

Obituaries

March 10, 2026

Mark Spencer Branham

June 7, 1945 – Feb. 28, 2026

Mark Spencer Branham, 80, of Sallisaw, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Sallisaw. He was born on June 7, 1945, in St. George, Utah, to Cecil Vernon Branham and Hazel Margaret (Bores) Branham.

No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

He worked as a welder, was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, and enjoyed being around horses.

He married Jewel Crosley on Oct. 17, 2015, in Tishomingo.

Survivors include his wife, Jewel Branham of the home; step-daughters, Jordan and Taylor; one granddaughter; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; two brothers; and three sisters.

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