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Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Samuel and Norma (Mason) Branch. He had lived in Warren near his son, Gary and his wife, Nilcineia since he moved back to Rhode Island after living in North Carolina for 30 years. He had served in the US Air Force.
Before moving to North Carolina, Wendell lived in Providence, RI and worked for the State of Rhode Island. He later was self-employed as a sport memorabilia collector.
Wendell is survived by his children: Paula Russo, Gary Branch and his wife, and Christopher Branch. He was the brother of Robert C. Branch of Scituate and Melvin W. Branch of Greenville. He was the father of the late Craig Branch and brother of the late Samuel A. Branch, Jr., Jesse R. Branch, Olive M. Messier, Dorothy B. Stone, Edith Powell and Evelyn L. Cicerone.
His funeral services will be private.
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Allen Buster Hardison
August 12, 2025
Wendell, you are truly missed here in North Carolina. With your card shop: The batters Box. You sold me my first Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente cards along with Greg Maddux cards who you knew was my favorite player and held them to the side for me when I came and visited your shop. Thanks for the memories...
Mike Scully
September 14, 2023
Growing up in Greenville I remember Wendell well. I can still hear and see him riding his Triump motorcycle down Greenville Ave. Six years his junior to me he was the best. Godspeed Wendell!
Heather Mahany Futrell
March 11, 2023
Mr. Wendell will forever hold a special place in my heart!!! He was such a significant part of my life and some of my most favorite memories. Growing up from 3 years old until he closed his doors to the Batters Box; sitting on that chair bar stool, opening bubble gum pack ball cards as a kid to taking my child in to share the same memories! Taking him lunch occasionally & spending time with him on my lunch breaks over the years!!! 34 years of my life I was blessed to have shared soooo much time with him & dad! Thoughts & prayers for the entire family!
Ken and Sandra
March 4, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to you Gary and Paula and family, he was a great guy and we will miss him very much. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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