Branson Neff

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Branson Gray Neff passed away March 31, 2015, at age 76 from acute infection caused by diabetes. He was born July 19, 1938, in Salt Lake City to Florence Evelyn Gray and Branson Brinton Neff. He married Sandra Carter 52 years ago in the Salt Lake Temple.

Always a defender of the faith, Branson served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including ward choir director for many years, Young Men’s President, Elder’s Quorum President and Bishop. He served a mission in the Western States Mission which included parts of Canada.

Branson was a doer and entrepreneur all his life, forming ABCO Construction Company, running a dairy farm and later in life, understanding and using the stock market to his advantage.  He loved history and was an expert at Corinne trivia; he played the part of Brigham Young in the Corinne pageant for years and traveled to schools with his portrayal of that colorful character. He earned his B.S. at Brigham Young University in biology and secondary education.

He loved to fish, talk and solve the world’s problems with his buddies. In his earlier years, he spent many hours in the saddle riding and breaking horses and tending cattle. Branson was very musical and enjoyed singing and playing the violin and guitar.

Branson will be sorely missed by his wife; Sandee and children, Branson C. Neff, Sandra E. King, Justin C. Neff and grandchildren, Benjamin, Kody, Katie, Michael, Alexa, Rachel, and Branson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 10, at 11:00 a.m. at the Corinne LDS Chapel, 2335 N 4000 W, Corinne, with viewing Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 N 100 E, Tremonton, and a viewing at the Chapel from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services on Friday.