John Rudolph Branner Jr., 79, of Coles Point, VA formerly of Timberville died September 13, 2022 at his residence.

He was born March 28, 1943 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late John Rudolph Sr. and Frances Marie Shoemaker Branner.

Johnny worked as shop foreman for many years at Valley Proteins.  He was a member of Rader Lutheran Church in Timberville but later attended Coles Point United Methodist Church.

On January 1, 1979 he married the former Beverly Tutwiler who survives.

Also surviving are six children, Kent Branner of Timberville, Jay Branner and wife Dana of Rockingham, Tonya Crider and husband Josh of Criders, Willie Hottinger and wife Chris of Bergton, Sheila Showalter and husband Allen of Bridgewater, Julie Miller and husband Andrew of Weyers Cave; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a special cousin, Patricia.  He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Sheila Branner and a granddaughter, Raven Morgan.

Pastor Glen Turner will conduct a funeral service 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.  Burial will follow at the Rader Lutheran Church Cemetery in Timberville.

The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.