Merrill C. Branson, 83, died Monday at St. Luke Living Center.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

He was born June 8, 1932, to Herman and Doris (Ticen) Branson in Rossville, Indiana.

He was a retired minister and lived in Marion since the mid-90s.

He is survived by son David of Park City and daughter Merilyn Just of Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva Jean.