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Floyd BRANCH Obituary
He was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County. He retired from the International Longshoreman Association, Local 1248, of Norfolk, Va., after 45 years. He was a dedicated member of Little Zion Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Johnie and Martha Spratley Branch.
Floyd was a hard working and dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alma McCray Branch of Carrollton, Va.; daughters, Loretta Massenburg and Patricia Bowden (Ronald), both of Carrollton; sons, Floyd Branch Jr. (Michelle) and Paul Branch (Stephanie), both of Smithfield, Va.; two devoted sisters, Martha Moore and Mary Robertson of Carrollton; and a brother, Alec Branch of Ivor, Va.; one aunt, Sadie Spratley of Silver Springs, Md.; two special nephews, Lee Jones of Smithfield and Eugene B. Branch of Carrollton; seven grandchildren, Alvin Massenburg Jr., Laurentius Bowden (Anissa), Corey Branch, Andre Branch (Tammy), Jason Massenburg, Tamara Branch, and Jennifer Branch; eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Little Zion Baptist Church. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight, April 20, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Floyd BRANCH
April 28, 2010
Hey Mr Floyd Jr... I know you from Rite Aid in Hampton VA. I am no longer there but my heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of your Dad. May God give you Peace of Mind at this time.
Michelle
Lucy Bailey-Wayno
April 22, 2010
Dear Miss Alma, Paul,Stephanie,& Floyd Jr,& Michelle,Grandchildren, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your Father. I dearly wanted to be at the funeral but I had to wk. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Angie Batten, my best friend, told me just today about Mr Blount, (as she knew Miss Alma took care of me when I was a baby and toddler when she was in her early twenties). Just remember what seems to be a sunset on a well lived life for family,others and Jesus in this life is but A GLORIOUS SUNRISE ON THE OTHER SIDE. HE IS MEETING JESUS THE ONE HE'S LOVED HIS WHOLE LIFE LONG -FACE TO FACE- WALKING SIDE BY SIDE, ASKING JESUS TO WATCH OVER EACH OF YOU AND LEARNING FROM HIM ALL THINGS> EYE HAS NOT SEEN ,EARS HAVE NOT HEARD ,NOR HAS IT ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN, WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM>>>AND THIS SAME JESUS IS PREPARING A SPECIAL PLACE FOR EACH OF YOU TOO. The grief will give way to precious memories that you'll treasure in your heart and that is your richest and most enduring legacy your father and grandfather has given to each of you. He stills lives each time you mention his name and share your memories of him. Share often, hug often, love till Jesus returns. Let me know if I can do anything. Fondly, Lucy Bailey-Wayno (Pharmacy Technician Farm Fresh RX Smithfield) [email protected]
James & Cheryl Wells
April 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Johnson Stanley and Sheila
April 21, 2010
To the Branch Family: May the Lord bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. Remember, your help cometh from the Lord.
David Gatewood
April 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Palmer Spriggs
April 20, 2010
To The Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. Remember to always cherish your memories and hold them close to your hearts.
Chester B. Massenburg
April 20, 2010
Branch Family, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You In Your Time Of Grief. May Your Memories Bring You Comfort, Peace And Love. Chester B. And Judy Massenburg Of Lenexa, Kansas
April 20, 2010
Floyd, you and your family are in my prayers. I know it's hard to lose a loved one, but being absent from the body is being present with the Lord. How lucky he is! Peace and love, Guinelle and Micah Koonce
Ashley Parker
April 20, 2010
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family, friends, and any loved ones of Mr. Branch. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 20, 2010
May God bless and keep you all in his loving arms.
Deon Whitley
Washington, DC
Tarri and Edric Jones
April 20, 2010
To the Branch family, You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. Uncle Floyd was a strong and generous man and he will be missed by everyone.
Milton Brown
April 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Reginald and Angela Day
April 20, 2010
Paul, and Family, I am very sad to here of your fathers passing. Our prays are with you and your mother and your family.
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