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Richard Branch Obituary
WHITE HEATH - Richard G. Branch, 88, of White Heath passed away Monday (March 3, 2025) at home.
He was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Paxton, the son of Paul and Irma (Johnston) Branch. They preceded him in death. He married Nancy Eastham on May 2, 1959, in Monticello.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Doug (Sue) of White Heath and Kirk (Jenna) of Monticello; four grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Rexroad, Angela (Tobe Williams) Suter, Bailey Branch and Cade Branch; and his great-grandchildren, Caleb, Abegail, Thomas, Alex, Hunter and Mason. Also surviving is his twin brother, Thomas (Sherry) of Decatur.
He worked 10 years at Magnavox, 28 years at Carle, and farmed several years.
He was a member of the Centerville United Methodist Church, served in the Army, was on the Monticello School Board and was township trustee. He was a graduate of Monticello High School and attended Eastern Illinois University. He enjoyed coaching baseball, camping, fishing and teaching woodcarving.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Piatt County Food Bank or the Piatt County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to the family at mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com.
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Lance Noone
March 13, 2025
Mr. Branch, you will be missed by your friends at Illini Carvers.
Amy Allison
March 6, 2025
Sry for the family loss Mr Branch was a nice man I would go to church back when I was younger at Centerville church
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