Daniel W. "Dino" Branch

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Daniel Branch Obituary

Daniel W. "Dino" Branch Jr. of 2803 Edgewood Ave. passed after a lengthy illness at the Medical College of Virginia on March 14, 2003. Surviving are two sons, DeVan and Devin Branch of Hampton, Va.; a devoted mother and stepfather, Helen B. and Jerome T. Carter; father, Daniel W. Branch Sr.; grandmother, Thelma L. Carter, all of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Gerri Carter-Harris of Odenton, Md., Pamela Branch-Twyman and Gail Branch of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Jonathan and Donald Branch of Richmond, Va.; two nieces, Geryn and Giselle Harris of Odenton, Md.; one brother-in-law, Greg Harris; one uncle, James Thompson (Bertha) of Caroline Co., Va.; one aunt, Patricia Humphrey; a loving and devoted friend, Laura Thornton Wesley; former wife and friend, Nancy F. Branch; "Neighborhood Mom" Eva Brinkley, dedicated childhood friends, Thomas Jackson "TJ" and Pattie McMullen; many devoted aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., at 11 a.m. and where the family will receive friends from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Rev. Dennis E. Thomas, Pastor, eulogy by Rev. Delores Booker, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Richmond Chapter, 2800 Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia, 23228. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Branch

11 Entries

Linda Frilles

March 21, 2003

I will be thinking of each of you. It has been a long time since we were at SES, but those friendships have meant a lot to me.

Jennifer Branch

March 19, 2003

I would like to send my prayers out to the family of Coach Branch...that is how I knew him. He was my 4th grade gym teacher back in Smithfield Elementary school and people always thought we were kin because we have the same last name. He was a good man and I was shocked when I found out he had passed. Even though I am in college and 4th grade was years ago, you never forget a teacher who was good to you. I'll keep the family in my prayers.

Kristie White

March 19, 2003

Hi, Mr. Branch use to work with my mother and taught me physical education. He will be greatly missed in Smithfield and will always be remembered in our hearts. May God bless the family and give them comfort during this difficult time.

The Whites,

Frank, Lillie, Katrice, Kristie, and Morris

Melvin Underwood

March 18, 2003

Mr. and Mrs Carter. My family and I would like ti offer you and your family our deepest sympathy and our prayers. Dino and I were friends from school and I've been out of the country for some years. I did not know Dino was ill. May the Lord guide his soul and watch over you and your family.

Charles Baugham

March 18, 2003

Brother Carter and Helen, please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your son and step-son. It is my prayer that God, family and friends will comfort you at this very difficult time. You remain in my prayers.

Charles Baugham

Cynthia Brown

March 18, 2003

Devin, DeVan and the Branch Family, Dino and I were close friends at Virginia State Univeristy(College)..we shared good times during our college life..please know that he will be missed among the alumni and friends at VSU..stay strong and remember that God never gives us more than we can handle...

Cynthia Brown(VSU, Class of '72)

Sandra Clark-Johnson

March 18, 2003

May the God of peace be with you and yours. The Clark Family extends their sympathy to the family. We knew Dino when we were living at 2811 Edgewood (the Canty's). He was a friend to all. I know that the God we serve will not put any more on you than you can bear. The Clark Famil.

Martha (Cindy) Evans

March 18, 2003

Dear Nancy, DeVan, and Devin,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dino was a special person who touched many lives when he taught and coached in Isle of Wight County. When he was at Smithfield Elementary School he had a collage of pictures on his wall in the PE office with track and basketball players on it. Guess what? DeVan baby picture was at the top.

I know this is a most difficult time for all of you, but think of the good times and that he rests in the hand of our Father God who does all things well.

Nancy,

What can I say? You have been very devoted, loving and caring. I remember us talking about Dino on Wednesday and how you could understand him since you had learned to do so because you played games trying to talk withot saying anything.

Thank you for loving and caring for Dino through thick and thin.

Please give my best to his Mother.

God bless