Lester Province Branham Jr. (December 14, 1933 – October 22, 2023) was a minister and an American politician.
Lester P. Branham, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 61st district 2002-2014 | |
| Preceded by | Harry R. Askins |
| Succeeded by | Roger K. Kirby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1933 Camden, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | October 22, 2023 (aged 89) Florence, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University |
| Profession | Retired Minister |
Political career edit
Branham was the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 61st District, serving in the House from 2002 to 2014,[1] and was a member of the House Education and Public Works Committee.[2] Branham was a member of the Democratic party. His father, L. P. 'Doc' Branham Sr., was a member of the State Legislature in the 1950s, and also served on the South Carolina Public Service Commission.[3]
Community service edit
Branham served on the Board of Trustees of Florence County School District Three, Midwestern Theological Seminary in Missouri, and Furman University. He served as board chair of Baptist Hospital and Palmetto Health Care System in Columbia.[4][5]
Death edit
Branham died on October 22, 2023. Governor Henry McMaster announced that flags would be lowered in the late Senator's honor. On October 25, 2023, Executive Order 2023-37 was filed for that purpose.[6]
References edit
- ^ Gavin, Jackson (June 2014). "Lester Branham bids Farewell to Public Service". SCNow. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Lester Branham Jr". Ballotpedia. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Former State Legislature Lester Branham Sr Dies". The State Newspaper. December 6, 1978. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Official Obituary of Lester Province Branham, Jr". Carolina Funeral Home. October 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Representative Lester P. Branham, Jr". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Executive Order". The Office of Governor Henry McMaster. October 25, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
External links edit
- Lester Branham clip - on SC Future Minds
- Celebrating the Life of Lester P. Branham - First Baptist Church, Lake City, SC, October 27, 2023 on YouTube