Name: Visitation for Howell William Branch
Start: 2019-03-23T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-23T15:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

Howell William Branch Charleston - Howell William Branch, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Hazel Stevenson Branch entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 13, 2019. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m until the time of the service. Howell was born May 14, 1932 in Lumberton, North Carolina, son of the late Wesley B. Branch and Josephine Bullard Branch. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and was a graduate of Wake Forest University. He was a retired certified public accountant and owned and operated Branch and Company CPAs of Greensboro, NC. His favorite activity was traveling the world with his wife. He also enjoyed fishing and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC. He is survived by his daughter, Betsy Branch Lewis and husband Tom of Charleston, SC; son, Wesley Stevenson Branch and wife Julia of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren, Shannon Leigh Hewitt of Charleston, SC, Jonathan William Branch of Greensboro, NC, Emily Jordan Branch of Greensboro, SC, and Aeriel Jade Warner of Greensboro, NC; two great-grandchildren, James Jackson Alexander Hewitt and Merida Leigh Hewitt-Buck of Charleston, SC; and brother, Carl Branch of Greensboro, NC. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Sutton and Barbara Stone. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Roper St. Francis Hospice and Wellmore of Daniel Island for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roper St. Francis Hospice, 1483 Tobias Gadson, Suite 208A, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Howell Branch

6 Entries

Betsy Simpson Raper

April 3, 2019

Betsy, i just learned of Howell's passing. I know how very much he and Hazel loved each other and now, though he will very much be missed by family and friends, their reunion will be joyful. I loved Hazel as a sister and was happy for her marriage to Howell. Love, hugs and prayers to friends and family during this time of your loss. Betsy

DONALD SPECKHARD

March 21, 2019

Dear Betsy.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. As you know, Howell and I worked together on many matters and projects since the 1970's. His family always came first and he was a true friend. He will be missed. God bless and keep you during this difficult and sorrowful time.
Please pass this along to Steve and the grandchildren.

Don Speckhard

Stan Speckhard

March 21, 2019

Betsy, Steve and extended family. Howell was my my firms' and my personal account for many years. More important, he was a friend with whom I had many pleasant conversation. And, I can't close without mentioning the delicious peanut brittle that for so many years arrived each Christmas. Good memories! You are in our prayers.

John

March 21, 2019

So sorry for the family's loss. No words can ever express the loss of a loved one. May all of you find comfort and peace in all the loving memories you've shared together. Please be comforted in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Charles Kerans

March 18, 2019

Charles and Betty Kerans express their deepest sympathy to the family of Howell William Branch on the passing of their father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. I first met Howell when we worked at Burlington Industries in Greensboro. Later when Howell went into private practice to form Branch and Company, CPA, he and Hazel encouraged me to study and pass the CPA exam. I can say I would never have become a CPA without their encouragement. When Burlington Industries was sold in the late 1980's, I became unemployed. I called Howell and he offered me a change to come and work for him. Without this opportunity, I don't know where I would have been today. Because of the experience I gained working for Howell, it helped me in my professional, family and personal life. So thank you Howell. Betty and I will be eternally grateful.

Barbara Avery

March 17, 2019

To. The family of Howell and Hazel Branch

Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. We are neighbors of some time ago, on Broadmoor Place. You all were always so nice to us and we remember your Mom and Dad with affection.

Your Dad always delighted his neighbors with homemade peanut brittle every Christmas! It was delicious.

We had a little dog that liked to bark at everybody...well, not quite everybody. Your Mom laughingly pointed out that he didn't bark at her, only Howell.

Memory isn't serving me very well about your Dad and one of our favorite restaurants, Lucky 32. I know that he recommended it to us. I think that he had something to do with its establishment. Since he didn't brag about his accomplishments, I don't really know about the connection.

May you also celebrate your own happy memories and take pride in the fact that your parents were such a blessing to those who knew them.

Sincerely,
Barbara Avery

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