Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory - Valdese
Valdese, North Carolina
Aug 13, 1948 – Jan 3, 2021 (Age 72)
Mr. Carl Lee "Cherry Picker" Branch, 72, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Blue Ridge Health Care System - Morganton, following a period of declining health. Carl was born August 13, 1948, in Carter County TN to the late Vestal James Branch and Josephine Anna Humphries. He attended North Laurel Baptist Church. Carl was known by Cherry Picker throughout his CB radio community and loved talking to people, was always friendly, never met a stranger and always enjoyed helping other people. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara and Betty; and brothers, Jack and Bob. He is survived by his wife, Susan Alexander Branch; daughter, Crystal Chapman and husband Daniel; grandchildren, Tia Dennie and husband Aaron Sr., Daniel Chapman and wife Abby, and Hayley Johnson and husband Ben; great-grandchildren, Ivy-Dawn Dennie, Aaron Dennie Jr., and Baylee Chapman; sister, Louise Terry and husband Tom; brother, Tom Lyle and wife Kay; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Michael Wakefield officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to North Laurel Baptist Church at 1942 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.
We're so heartbroken. Can't believe our Carl is gone. He was such a good man. He had the biggest heart of anyone I know. And, boy, did he love to talk. He's going to always be in our hearts. We want to come to the memorial so badly, but I'm too sick to even drive. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Susan and the family. Carl is going to be so missed.
Lisa Bryant Bryant
January 06, 2021 | Valdese, NC | Friend
To the Branch family (Haley & Ben Johnson) we send our sincerest condolences. May you find strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stan, Margaret and Ryan Giese
January 06, 2021 | Valdese, NC | Family Friend
He was a faithful. kind and generous man of continual good cheer with a constant smile and an unlimited love of family and friends. As his brother in law I knew him from a very early age and his sister Louise and I will miss him with all our hearts.... Tom Terry
Tom Terry Sr.
January 06, 2021 | Johnson City, TN | Family
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Karen Fleming
January 05, 2021 | Morganton, NC | Friend