Kelvin Allen Branch

Kelvin Allen Branch, 48, of Big Spring, Texas, formerly of Paris, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, in Midland, Texas. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, with Bill Coleman officiating. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. The family welcomed friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday evening, at the funeral home. He attended East Texas State University, where he received his Bachelor's of Business Administration Degree. He then attended Stephen F. Austin University, where received his Master's of Education Degree. He was currently the Athletic Director at Goddard Jr. High in Midland, Texas. He has coached at Dallas Carter, John Tyler, North Lamar, and Paris High Schools. He is survived by his wife, Linda Alcantar Branch of Big Spring, Texas; parents, Allen Jr. and Geri Branch; sisters, Janice Ellis and Lana Jorski; his nieces that were dear to his heart, Katie Jorski, Christie Skidmore and husband, Ryan, Jamie Ellis, Bianca Cuellar; son, Zachary Branch; step-children, Ashleigh Ramirez, Allison Rodriguez and husband, Patrick, Richard Alcantar, Alan Alcantor, and Jonathan Alcantar; mother-in-law, Ofelia Alcantar. Proceeded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Coy Branch, Sr., and Fruetrell Wright. Serving as pallbearers will be Coaches Adam Portillo, Chad Dempsey, Jay Jordan, Juan Antonio Molinar, Ryan Hritz, Steve Gilpin, Randall Shaw, Allen Wilson, Tommy Felty, and Paul Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Alcantar, Richard Alcantar, Joe Cuellar, Sid Branch, and Billy Hall. The eagle has landed in Heaven, his final destination. Online condolences may be sent to the Branch family at: www.fry-gibbs.com.