William Francis “Poochie” Brann, Jr., age 55, of Callao, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. He was the Owner/Operator of Brann’s Lawn Service and a longtime member of Farnham Hunt Club.

Poochie is survived by his wife, Melissa Powell Roberts; his mother, Melissa Stevens Brann; a son, Ethan C. Brann (Shelby); a daughter, Abbeyanne Brann Rose (Beau); step-sons, Nico Roberts, Russell Roberts, and Kyle Roberts; step-daughters, Michelle Adoree Hall, and Dawn Hale; and four grandchildren, Hannah and Gracianne Hall, and Chase and Chandler Brann. He is also survived by nephews, Jonathan, Jordan and Samuel Brann.

He was preceded in death by his father, William F. Brann, Sr. and a brother, John Wayne Brann.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Kori Kiss officiating.

Interment will follow in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel.