Thomas R. Branham II, 39 of Portsmouth died Thurs. Oct. 31, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born Jan. 6, 1974 in Portsmouth, a son of Thomas R. Branham and Janice Broughton Branham. Thomas was a loving and devoted husband and father who loved his children very much and loved working with and helping other children. He is also survived by his wife, Brandy Gilliam Branham; 2 sons, Trey and Larkin Branham and a daughter, Kiersten McGraw all of New Boston; a brother, Robert Grubbs and a sister, Angie Elrod both of Portsmouth and 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Services will be 2:00 PM Monday Nov. 4, 2013 at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON with Steve Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday 1 to 2 PM at D.W. SWICK in New Boston. Donations to help with expenses can be made to the funeral home. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.