Branon, Michael W. “Mike”, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, October 8, 2010 at the age of 53. Devoted husband of Sandra Branon NEE: Gresham; beloved son of Jerry D. and Ola Mae Branon; loving brother of Jimmy (Barb) Branon, David (Danette) Branon, Keith Branon and Stacy Apple; dear brother-in-law of Kathy (Randy) Henry and Charles (Kay) Gresham; best friend of Rodger Snider; dear companion of Dakota, his beloved black lab. Mike is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents on both sides and his niece Kyrie Branon. Mike enjoyed darts, bowling, fishing and his spending time with his black labs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.