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LIONEL A. BRANCH SR. In Gonozales, Louisiana on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Loving husband of the late Anna G. Francis Branch. Beloved DADDY of Edna V., Dr. Lionel A.,Jr., Frederick C., Ferdinand B.,Sr, and Jenny S. Branch. Grandfather of Ferdinand B.,Jr, Lauren A., Christina M., and Christine M. Branch. Son of the late George Branch, Jr. and Susie Taylor Branch. Brother of Wadsworth S. Branch of Washington, D.C., Constance G. (Lucretia) Branch, Sr. of Fort Worth,Texas, Helen G. Branch and Myrtle B. Reed, and the late Mercedes M. and Clifford J. Branch. Brother-in-law and Army Buddy to Bennie Francis, Sr. Devoted friend of the late Ruth M. Noel. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A graduate of McDonogh #35 High School, Class of 1936. During World War II, served as Regimental Sgt.-Major of the 92nd Division, 371st Infantry, United States Army. Member of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, Local 110. Retired General Foreman, United States Postal Service, Main Office, New Orleans, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family, Pastor, officers, and members of New Light Baptist Church, Morris Brown AME Church, and all neighboring Churches, McDonogh #35 Class of 1936, employees of the United States Postal Service (Carrollton Station), Laura Planation in Vacherie, LA., Health Care Options and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA., Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville, LA., St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, LA., faculty and staff of LSU Health Science Center, Department of Neurology, retirees,faculty and staff of the (former) Wright Middle School in New Orleans, and members of First District, Cornerstone, and Louisiana Freemen Baptist Associations are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at New Light Baptist Church, 1435 Feliciana Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117. Rev. Gregory Davis officiating. Visitation at New Light Baptist Church will begin at 8:00 a.m.. Interment in St Vincent De Paul Cemetery No. 2. Charbonnet/Labat Directors (504) 581-4411.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 26, 2006.

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Ruth McGee

December 31, 2006

My prayers are with you and your
family at this difficult time.
Know that you are being thought of.

Sister Carol Francis

December 30, 2006

Dear Edna, Lionel, Ferdinand, Fredrick and Jenny,

Please accept our deepest condolences to you
on the death of Uncle Lionel. We feel his loss, but are happy for him that he is with God, no longer subject to pain and the vicissitudes of aging.

Although we were not able to attend
the funeral, we spent time remember-
ing Uncle Lionel's kindness and
gentleness with us. We also remem-
ber all the joy he and Aunt Anna
brought to our lives on Labor Day,
Christmas and other family occasions.

We lift him and you up in prayer, that he may rejoice in seeing the face of God, and that you may be comforted and surrounded in God's Love. We will have a Mass said for Uncle Lionel and you here in Albuquerque.

Godspeed, Uncle Lionel! We'll see
you in the rapture!

Much love to all of you,
Ellen, Carol, Carl, Ed, and Lawrence.

St. Elizabeth Hospital HIM Dept

December 28, 2006

Dr. Branch,

With deepest sympathy of the loss of your loved one. God knows the master plan. He found the perfect flower ready to be picked for his garden in heaven. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Janice & John Cosey

December 27, 2006

You have served and protected your father with love for many years and I know he is pleased that you were his family. We will pray for your recovery as you suffer the loss of your Dad. Love, Janice & John Cosey(Shreveport, La).

Vince and Linda Cataldo

December 27, 2006

Dr. Branch,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Loretta Prevost Hospital

December 27, 2006

Dr. Branch and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praise God for all the years spent with your father. Rejoice because he is no longer confined by sickness nor pain.

SHIRLEEN JACKSON

December 27, 2006

DR BRANCH. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR SHIRLEEN JACKSON UNIT SEC. FROM MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER IN THE SICU DEPT

Yvonne V. Davis

December 27, 2006

Edna, Ferd, Fred, Jenny, and Lionel

Our deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Going back many years, we have always known your father to be a kind, considerate, and gentle man. One who placed faily first. May God sustain you in your hours of need.

The Vallery Family (Yvonne V. Davis and Betty Vallery, Houston, TX, Eugene Vallery, Memphis, Tenn).

Medical Records & Business Office Prevost Hospital

December 27, 2006

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Purchasing Dept. Prevost Hospital

December 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elsie and Regina

Prevost Hospital Housekeeping

December 27, 2006

Dr. Branch,
You and your family have our sympathy.
Yvonne Buggage, Shirley Converse and Claretta Sharat

M. Greene

December 27, 2006

Dr. Branch,
My thoughts are with you on this day. Sorry I could not attend the services but my prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one. Just remember, that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God bless and keep you and your family in his care. Love, Greene Prevost Hospital

Martha Smith

December 27, 2006

With deepest sympathy. May God comfort you, give you and your family peace during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Capone

December 27, 2006

Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family.

James Breaux

December 27, 2006

Dr. Branch,
May God Shine all his love upon you and your family. May God bless you and keep you in his care.
James, Iris and Jamiris Breaux

Gail Jarvis

December 27, 2006

Dear Dr. Branch and Family:
We are praying for you and your family. Keep your hand in God's hand. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Miss Bell and Gail, Prevost Hospital

Chasity Cayette

December 27, 2006

May you find comfort in Christ during the passing of your loved one. You all are in my prayers

Rae Jackson

December 27, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Lionel Branch. May you find strength in the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Desiree and Archie Berger

December 26, 2006

There are no words to express the sorrow that we feel for your family. Just know that God is with you during your time of need and your father is in heaven with Him.

As a member of your extended family, please know that if there is any little thing that you all need, we would be grateful to oblige. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Desiree and Archie Berger

Rev. Aaron Cotton

December 26, 2006

To the Branch family,our deepest sympathy is given from our hearts. Our sincere prayer is, that you would find strength in Jesus Christ. Because, Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. From the Little Zion B.C.family.

Tabitha Britten

December 26, 2006

To Dr. Branch and family:
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. It is not easy to lose someone so dear. When you count the times he made you smile, the words of wisdom he gave you, and the values he instilled in you to give you a life of integrity, then you know his work was complete and he left this world a better place. With deepest sympathy, Tabitha Britten.

Miles

December 26, 2006

Remember that God opens His heart and opens His arms, to support you at this time. You are not alone...He is with you and so are our prayers.
The Miles Family: Norma M. McCormick (Garland, Tx); Linda M. Barthe (Gonzales, La); Karol M. Pembrick and Johnnie E. Miles, Jr (New Orleans, La)

Myraella Belisle and Wilbert Solomon

December 25, 2006

Mr . branch was my neighbor for nearly 40 years. He was a very loving and kind person. Thank God for a person like he was.

Elaine Holmes

December 25, 2006

I worked with Mr. Branch at the Main Post Office in New Orleans, LA. He was a very wise and fair supervisor. He was/is a blessing to us all. May you be comforted in knowing how well loved he was/is.

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