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Walter Branch Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Walter C. Branch Jr. will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 1:30 p.m., at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax St., Petersburg, with Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lively Cemetery, Chester, Va. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. Mr. Walter C. Branch Jr. served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; and of his many friends, there was one devoted, Dr. Samuel Bush, for 50 years.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 1122 Commerce St., Petersburg, at 12:15 p.m. on the day of the service.

Professional funeral services are entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director, 804-732-5959 and 804-834-3330. Condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.

Published by The Progress-Index on Mar. 22, 2013.
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Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.

Mr. & Mrs. Markco Green

March 23, 2013

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WALTER
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH FAMILY
JOHNNY SEYMOUR OF PETERSBURG VA

JOHNNY SEYNOUR

March 22, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 21, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Coleman Lucille

March 21, 2013

My sincere condolences are with you, family). May god bless each of you.

March 21, 2013

rest i'm peace uncle skeeter love you

Willette Wilson

March 21, 2013

Barbara Coleman

March 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow Im so sorry

Barbara Branch

March 20, 2013

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