Presented by Bettye Lessley:

He was reared at Union Springs and educated at Birmingham Southern and Emory University. His first work after leaving college was Director of Wesley Foundation at the University of Alabama.

The above is a drawing of Rev. Albert Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist Church. It was made in his home and shows Mr. Branscomb in a typical pose when he is enjoying a good book.During his twelve years as a minister, he has been pastor of the churches at Gorgus, Sycamore, Aliceville, North Highlands Birmingham, and Sylacauga.

He is a member of the Board of Finance and the Resolutions Committee of the North Alabama Conference. He is a Mason, and a Rotarian, interested in sports of all kinds, having played baseball and football while in high school. Enjoys golf, tennis and some fishing.

Friendly, sincere, a positive personality, Mr. Branscomb has proven himself one of Sylacauga’s outstanding citizens, always ready, always willing to cooperate in any community interest.