Brannum, James R. ?Jim?, of Marshfield, died August 22 at the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, 57 years old. Dear son of Harriet (Johnson) Brannum of Marshfield and the late Robert W. Brannum. Brother of Daniel I. Brannum of Marshfield, William H. Brannum of Florida, Dorcas Hanna of VT., Katherine Brannum of Florida and the late Deborah Brannum. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim was born in Lansing, Michigan, graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Ohio and attended Ohio State University. He was retired from the Marshfield Water Department. Jim also was a lobsterman. Memorial service on Tuesday, August 26 , at the Marshfield United Methodist Church, l85 Plain St., rte. l39, Marshfield at l0:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements by MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St.,rte. l39, Marshfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Marshfield United Methodist Church. For online guest book and directions www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com.