Dennis Michael Branwell

BRANWELL, Dennis Michael, “Snap”, age 50, died December 28, 2002, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Flint, Michigan on June 26, 1952; graduated from Vero Beach, Florida High School and attended the University of Tennessee majoring in agriculture. Dennis served six years in the United States Coast Guard stationed in Juneau Alaska, after which he was employed by BellSouth as a lineman for 24 years. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, NASCAR racing and football. Dennis also loved the cowboy life; in his words, “I’m a cowboy born 100 years too late”. He also was associated with the Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 18 memorable years, Debbie Costello Branwell; one son, Shaun Branwell; beloved parents, Jack and Elsie Branwell; two sisters, Pamela Lockler and MaryKay Ward, and their children; one brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Connie Branwell, and their children; special mother-in-law, Opal (Mom) Costello; and two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Mike Hearndon and their son Billy; and Judy and Tom Hamilton; and numerous extended family and friends together with his faithful canine companion JD and faithful feline companion FuzzBall. The family will receive friends from 6-9:00 p.m. Friday night at their home at 2971 Little Dug Gap Lane in Louisville, TN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 12:00 p.m. (that’s a Cowboy High Noon), with the Reverend Kenneth Scaife officiating. Please dress casual and warm. A memorial service will also be held at the Central Assembly of God Church in Vero Beach, FL with the Reverend Buddy Tipton officiating. Date and time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations/memorials be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Research (PanCAN 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 131 El Segundo, CA 90245) or to an animal rescue league of your choice. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, TN in charge 865 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com