Deacon Shellie "Shellie B" Branner

BRANNER, Deacon Shellie "Shellie B" - Age 58, passed away Friday July 4, 2014 at McLaren Oakland Hospital. Family hour 10:30AM Friday July 11, 2014 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 394 Howland Ave. Pastor Solomon Smith Sr., officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Friday. Deacon Branner will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Thursday. Deacon Shellie Frank Branner affectionately known as “Shellie B” was born December 18, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Bernice Branner and Shellie Payne. Shellie departed this life and entered eternal glory on July 4, 2014. Shellie was the eight of fourteen children. He graduated from Pontiac Northern High School in 1974. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Solomon Smith Sr. Shellie was a devoted Christian, always praying for his family and loved the Lord. He was an active member of the male’s chorus and drove the youth bus for the church. Deacon Branner retired in 1992 from the City of Pontiac and was employed by Callahan’s Muffler and Brakes Shop for the past 10 years. In 1994 he owned and operated Courtesy Hand Car Cleaning Service. He was a well liked businessman known throughout the community for providing excellent customer service and exceptional car detailing. Not only was Shellie loved by family, friends and members of the community; still today he is recognized for services he provided and the many friendships he had made. Shellie was a hardworking man who held many jobs to care for his family Deacon Branner was a devoted family man who took great pride in spending time with his grandchildren and often hosted family gatherings. He was a major sport’s, car and traveling enthusiast. He liked nothing better than to take long drives on a sunny afternoon. He also loved singing and dancing to old school music and in his spare time played video games and pool with his grandchildren. Deacon Branner leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life: children, Vanessa (Terry) Bonds, Deauntu Brown, Betty (Bryan) Williams, Shelletha Guthery, Amanda Branner, Kassandra Branner, Ebony Brinson of Washington D.C, Valerie (Mark) Freeman of Wisconsin and Monique Webb; grandchildren, Deshanai, Dacresia, Tawayne and Terraniya Bonds, Madison and Mason Williams, Daron and Amya Guthery, Hasen Jamal Cain, Davion Bradford, Raymone Cameron, Mahki Sherrod, Queen Brinson and Jacob and Jo-El freeman; one great grandchild, Aedin Munson; siblings, Edward (Eunice) Branner, Tereatha (Lee) Conley, Patricia Powell, Cheryl Randolph, Marietta and Berlinda Branner, Kelvin (Tamara) Roddy of Indianapolis, IN; Verneita (Lou) Kemp, Lazanda Branner of Jackson, TN and Myron Branner; special great aunt, Catherine Hall; Roslyn Branner whose unwavering love and friendship remained strong up to the day that he was called home to be with the Lord and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews other numerous relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Deacon Branner was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Da’Anna Guthery; parents Bernice Branner and Shellie Payne; and brothers Theodrious, Jerry and Anthony Branner.

Deacon Shellie "Shellie B" Branner

December 18, 1955 - July 4, 2014