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Walter Branson Obituary

BRANSON Walter William Branson, 57, Logan, passed suddenly on September 16, 2011. Born October 27, 1953, the son of Walter E. Branson and the late Clarice Rainwater Branson. He was a devoted friend, mentor, humorist, parent, always dedicated to his church, famiy and community. Walter is survived by his wife, Mary Ann May Branson; children, Elijah (Kim) Branson, Jamie (Cara) Branson, Mark Branson, Jessica Murata, Luke and Caleb Branson; four grandchildren; a sister, Debbie Clements; a nephew, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, 5258 Washington Rd. Albany, OH 45710, with Pastor Floyd Stolzenburg officiating. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Walter will be laid to rest in Elk Cemetery in McArthur, OH. A memorial service will also be held Saturday September 24, at 11 a.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, where Walter was a life long member of the congregation and served as a deacon. You may sign the guest register at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2011.

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Ralf Pabst

September 11, 2019

Walter has had a big influence on me.

He was very open minded, tolerant and warm hearted to everyone.

We all miss him alot but we know he is sitting next to God and is taking care of us.

thoughts of Ralf his brother in law

Ralf Pabst-May

October 21, 2011

John 14.1-6

Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.' Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?' Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'

Ralf Pabst-May

October 21, 2011

John 14.1-6

Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.' Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?' Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'

Jennifer Steward

September 20, 2011

Mary may God keep you in His hands and ease your burdens during your darkest hour. You have my deepest sympathy

Lori & Denny Barker

September 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 19, 2011

Marilyn Lott, Till we meet again, Love and sympanthy Aunt Marilyn

George Poppy

September 19, 2011

He has gone Home to be in Eternity with God! May God Bless his family and friends! As Promised we'll meet again in Eternity!

Steven & Kenna Knotts

September 18, 2011

Mary and family...we know you'll certainly miss all the love and laughter and all the little things - especially Walter's unique nature - that he brought into your lives...his guidance and wisdom and love he unselfishly gave to each and every one of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Steve and Kenna Knotts

Steve Knotts

September 18, 2011

Walter...my oldest and best friend. You'll be sorely missed - but, I'll see you one day again on the other side. Rest with the Lord til then - Steve

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