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Benjamin Branch Obituary
Alec was born December 15, 1991, in Lexington, SC. He was a student at Piedmont Technical College and an aspiring chef who worked at Stephen W's Downtown Bistro.
He was an exceptionally creative and gifted young man who expressed his talents through his music, art and comedy. He loved nature and had the capacity to see beauty in everything. All who knew Alec loved him.
He is survived by his parents, Elisha Kirkland of Newberry, and Scott A. Branch of Miami; a brother, Zachary Scott Branch of Newberry; special individuals, James Shinn of Newberry, and Salome Branch of Miami; maternal grandparents, Benji and Anne Kirkland of Newberry; paternal grandparents, Ray and Norma Branch of Charlotte, NC; great-grandparents, Heyward Fulmer and Elizabeth Kirkland, both of Newberry; loving aunts and uncle, Lowell and Nica Dowd of Prosperity, Gina Kirkland of Greenville, Beth Branch of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Pam Branch of Winston Salem, NC; cousins, Landon and Luke Dowd, Katie O'Brien, and Jeremy and Davis Aaron.
Funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church by the Rev. Brent Nichols. Interment will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry.
The family wishes memorials to be made to the Deanna Meade Fund, c/o Capital Bank, 999 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to [email protected].
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, SC, is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Branch
March 5, 2010
We were so sorry to hear this such sad news. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We were neighbors of Zach and Alec for a short time in Lexington. They were always such well behaved boys. God Bless your family as you grieve and your hearts heal.
The McKenzie Family
Nancy Smith
March 4, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Branch and Kirkland families. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
March 4, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you at this time as you grieve. Please place your trust in the Lord and he will gently carry you through these hardtimes. I know, because three (3) years ago he carried me when I lost my son to cancer. I went to school with Benjie and Anne.
Alice Shealy Boozer
Prosperity, SC
Rellie Brewer
March 3, 2010
Alec was one of the most interesting people I've ever met. I can honestly say I've never met another individual with his sense of humor. Though I knew him for only a short while, it is clear to me what a special person he is and I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you, his family, must be going through as I and all his other friends are taking this so hard. I cannot even express how I feel, but if there is ever anything I can do, I am willing. My thoughts have been with you and will remain with you.
Wendy Sease
March 3, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Wendy and David Sease, and family
michael cloutier
March 3, 2010
Alec u will be missed very much bro.u will always be in our thoughts man. Bryan,vinny and michael
March 3, 2010
We wish to extend our condolances to the Branch family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dot and Bruce Connelly
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