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To George, Chris, Paul and the Family, my prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May God continue to hold you close.
MARY WOODLEY
February 01, 2016 | Richmond, VA | Friend
I send my deepest condolences to the Branch family.I Pray that you keep the bond that Mr. Branch work so hard for to keep his family focused. My fondest memory of Mr. Branch was that he LOVED Star Track, When ever I visited his home he always greeted me with a smile. when my own father past on Mr. Branch was a pall bearer. To this Day when I speak of relationships I always speak of Mr. Branch and how he would let me know that it was time for me to go home ( 9:30p "MICHELLE") yelling out....
James Epps
February 17, 2016 | Petersburg, VA
I send my deepest condolences to the Branch Family. I pray that God gives you the strength and comfort you and your family need to get through this time. Lean on God. He will get you through.
Roosevelt Holmes, Jr
February 06, 2016 | Lithonia, GA
To the Branch family, George may be gone but truly he will not be forgotten. Your family is in our prayers.
Deacon Clifton "Boo" Richardson
February 05, 2016 | Ettrick, VA
Be comforted in knowing that God is with you during this difficult time and that there are friends that also share your sorrow with you. I find Psalm 121 to be very comforting during these times.
Gina B.
February 05, 2016 | Oxon Hill, MD
To thee family: May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Linda Branch
February 05, 2016 | New Haven, CT
Mother Branch, Michelle & Danielle my prayers & thoughts are with you doing this time. He's gone, BUT will not be forgotten. That smile... Be strong.
Donna Butcher
Petersburg, VA 23805
February 04, 2016
to the branch family I would like to extend condolences. mr branch was a very nice man and I enjoyed working with him all these years love your nurse sha-quita
sha-quita chapman
February 04, 2016 | Petersburg, VA
Wishing you and your family peace and comfort at this most difficult time
Deacon Vernel and Mrs Gayle Gannaway
February 03, 2016
Mr. George D. Branch, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his residence. He was surrounded by his devoted family members during the time of his passing.
Mr. Branch was born on September 29, 1934 in Hopewell, Va., to the late Miaram and Roscoe Branch. He was also preceded in death by his two step-mothers, Laura Branch and Helen Branch; older brother, William Branch; step-brother, Marvin Lacy; grandson, Geoffery L. Branch, and son-in-law, James R. Harris III.
George was a graduate of Peabody High School Class of 1953. He was a zealous and talented football player and did not hesitate to show his skills when playing on the basketball court. He was given the name, “All American” due to his outstanding athletic abilities. George was a past employee of Titmus Optical Company and a retiree of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company.Mr. Branch accepted the Lord as His Savior and was baptized by Rev. Andrew White, Sr. He was strong in his faith and obedient in serving God. He was a dedicated member of Zion Baptist Men's Ministry and Joint Usher Boards.
Mr. Branch believed in the importance of forming strong family bonds. He was not only the father of three children, but a father figure to extended family members and to those in the community. George Sr. was blessed with the gifts of humor and comradery, along with a brilliant smile, that helped him to establish life-long friendships.
He leaves several family and friends to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 61 years of marriage, Myrna A. Branch; three children, George D. Branch, Jr. of Richmond; Michelle R. Dillard of Petersburg, and Donna Branch Harris of Prince George; three sisters, Rose Bland Lee of Chesterfield, Maxine Brown and Brenda Hill both of Petersburg; youngest brother, Calvin Branch; grandchildren, Paul Branch and Christopher Branch both of Richmond, Danielle Branch of Petersburg, Khalayia Harris and Jalynn Harris both of Prince George; two great grandchildren, Leia Branch of Richmond, and Denim Renee Collier of Petersburg; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and last but not least, two committed pets, Lady and Nemo who guarded him at his bedside.
Special thanks to the staff of Encompass Hospice, Southside Regional Medical Center, Dr. Duncan, Cardiologist and staff, Dr. Steele, Primary Care Physician and staff, the staff at Walgreen's Pharmacy, Petersburg Public Schools, Prince George County Public Schools, Fareva Pharmaceutical Company, J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., Zion Baptist Church, and other churches for all the care and thoughtfulness shown during Mr. Branch’s illness and heavenly transition.
Services for Mr. George Branch, Sr. will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne Street, Petersburg, Va., Rev. Michael E. Shannon, Sr., Pastor, officiating, and Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, eulogist. Interment to follow at Blandford Cemetery.The family will may be contacted by calling his daughters, Michelle Dillard at (804) 835-0337 or Donna Branch Harris at (804) 892-5760.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Branch at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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