William “Bill Dud” Dudley Branham, 79 years of age, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born May 10, 1937 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late Woodroe Rosco Branham and Willia Mae Bingham Branham. He was a former Coal Operator at Triple B Coal Company. He was a member of the Board of Big Sandy Health Care. He was an avid fan of UK and Prestonsburg High School Sports. Bill was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Prestonsburg. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Wells Branham of Prestonsburg, 2 daughters: Lisa B. Kimbler and her husband Ed of Hager Hill, KY, Tina B. Blackburn and her husband Steve of Prestonsburg; 5 brothers: Roscoe Branham and his wife Phyllis of Prestonsburg, Donald Branham of East Point, KY, Gary Branham and his wife Sharon of Prestonsburg, Woodie Branham and his wife Debbie of Prestonsburg, Paul Branham and his wife Debbie of Versailles, KY; 3 grandchildren: Adam Logan Kimbler, Kassidy Morgan Blackburn and Jeri Marie Stambaugh; 2 great grandchildren Kayleigh Marie Stambaugh and Bradon Paul Stambaugh. Funeral services will be held 2pm Wednesday, September 28,2016, at Community United Methodist Church with Rev John Carwell officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg. Visitation will be from 5pm-9pm Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Community United Methodist Church,147 Burke Ave., Prestonsburg, KY 41653.