Newark, New Jersey
George Thomas Branch, the eldest son of Villa and Thomas Branch, was born on Oct. 10, 1928, in Seaboard, N.C., and departed this life on Sept. 1, 2009. An open visitation will be held at St. James A.M.E. Church, 588 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., Newark, commencing on Friday from 12 noon to 8...
Read MoreI FIRST MET MR BRANCH WHEN I WAS ASSIGNED TO HIS OFFICE AT THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY HE WAS MY SUPERVISOR, WHO WAS VERY PLEASANT AND EFFECTIVE USING TOOLS AND QUALITY TO PROVIDE CLEAR DIRECTION AND SUPPORT, HE WAS ALWAYS INSPIRING YOU TO GO FURTHER TO OBTAIN YOU GOALS.
TAMMI R DOWLING
October 23, 2025 | Work
Mr Branch taught me how to box at sixteen and even traveled on his own time to a gym in east orange to train me. He didn’t have to do that for me but that’s the considerate kind good hearted man he was . I will forever remember his kindness.
Anthony Maiorano
March 10, 2024 | Hatfield, PA | Friend
Joyce,we are sorry for your(our)loss, and want you to know that our hearts are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Linda&Howard Decker
September 13, 2009 | Milledgeville, GA
I first met George in 1947 when I trained with him at Tom Gardner's gym on Springfield Avenue in Newark. He was loved and respected by everyone he came in contact with. Later on in life we were fortunate enough to get together with our wives on several occasions and relive old memories.
I will always miss running into George and his welcoming smile.
My deepest condolences to Joyce and family.
Bernie Schneiderman and family
Bernie Schneiderman
September 11, 2009 | East Hanover, NJ
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and family.
Quintella Jackson
September 11, 2009
Remembered By
June Asher-Moss
September 08, 2009 | San Fernando, CA
George and my mother the late Catherine Crawford worked together thru the City of Newark. My mother introduced me to him and always referred to him as a Champion for Newark. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in knowing that George is now a Champion for the Lord. May GOD bless you all.
Marilyn Crawford-Madison
September 08, 2009
Uncle George,
May you rest in Peace. You lived the LIFE of a CHAMPION. GOD the CHAMPION of ALL has called you HOME. The Family will miss you greatly. Thanks for all that you have done to better the lives of so many. Rest in Peace,
Your Nephew,
Charles Colquit
Charles Colquit
September 08, 2009 | Covington, GA
I have lived in the Central Ward of Newark the majority of my 55 years. I knew George Branch for about 20 of those years most notably working with us on community issues at New Community Housing and the Precinct Council Meetings. He was a good man and anything we asked him to do within his power he did. I will truly miss George. All my sympathy and love to the Branch Family
Sincerely
Alma Sasser
Alma Sasser
September 06, 2009 | Newark, NJ
