Birth date: Oct 31, 1946 Death date: Nov 5, 2021
Michael Shayne Branigan, 75, of Memphis died Friday, November 5, 2021 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 12, 2021 in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Friday, November 1 Read Obituary
I am an international just for a powerlifting federation. I will never forget meeting Mike for the first time. Since day one, I was able to call him my friend. He brought so much joy to this sport and it was always a honor to be one of his judges on the platform. My heart breaks that I won't be able to see my friend here on earth anymore, but one thing I do know is that when those thunder clouds roll in, I know that will be Mike in heaven, lifting with all of the greats! 🖤 Reast easy my friend...and for one last time, I will shout your call so you may hear it in heaven: "PLATFORM IS READY!"
I first met Mike when he married my cousin, Sondra Stargel, and we quickly became friends and family members. Our times together, sharing a few beers and burgers while listening to great music and bands with Sondra and my wife Marty were most fun and enjoyable, and we were so looking forward to more great times and trips together. Mike will be sorely missed and was a blessing to all who knew him. Till we meet again Mike.....fly to glory.....rest in peace.
Bucky Geer
Mike was a wonderful friend. I knew his parents first and really respected them. I met Mike after he moved back to Memphis and he and Linda were very special. Mike liked to tease people and laugh with them. Jim and I visited with him when we saw him at Memphis or sometimes in Amarillo when he was spending as much time as he could with Linda. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you!
Mike was one of THE BEST! Spent many hours in various EMS training classes with Mike. He always had time to explain something that us younger paramedics didn't understand.
Fly high sir!
Mike was my boss for 14 years but much more than that he was my friend. Whenever I would see him after we both retired we shared many memories of our time at the TL Roach Unit. He will truly be missed. Jackie Sanderson
We are so shocked and sad ro hear of Mike’s death. He was always such a pleasure to visit with. I treasure the jewelry pieces we got from him.
Prayers for his loved ones.
Harold & Juanell Halford
