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for Ryan Branch
Lisa Spriggins (St. John)
November 3, 2005
Dear Ms. Alease, Fed, and Zack
I am just learning of your lost today. I just wanted to let you know that my caring thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Zack, I am only a phone call away. I am a shoulder you can lean on. May God keep you and strengthen you as time passes on. I will keep praying for you and your family.
Love Always,
Lisa
Bertha Jones
November 2, 2005
To Fed & Zach Our family wanted to express our condolence to your family & let you know you have our deepest sympathy. Take Care!
Ms.Bertha Jones & Family
Theresa Redd
October 31, 2005
Fed, your brother will surely be missed by you as well as your entire family...Not knowing him, I can say this, I feel for you. I have only one sibling, a brother as well and we are very close. I cannot imagine my life without him. Know he is with his Lord and suffering no more. You will overcome your grief and move on but you will never forget, never lose your memories of Ryan. I wish I could help. As a co-worker I wish I could do more...just know you've got nothing but support from everyone from work. We love you and all feel for you...Take your time...cherish the memories and never forget your loved ones. Love always, T
Shelley
October 29, 2005
To Zachary and his family-I am sadden to hear of your lost -
I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard. I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word! I didn't ask for wealth of fame (I knew you wouldn't mind). I asked Him to send treasures of a far more lasting kind! I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day; To grant your health and blessings And friends to share your way! I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small. But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all!
Your friend just a phone call away,
Samuel Morgan, III
October 27, 2005
To Zach and Fed, and Mom Cherry, May God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Buddy
Tina P. Smith
October 27, 2005
To
Latoya, DeBryan, Christopher and Isaiah Branch Smith.
Your dad (and Granddad) is watching over you now, in a better place. So be good and strong. Keep that smile as he has always done. God bless each of you and all of his family members and friends.
Tina and Bo smith
Delma Luck
October 27, 2005
Ryan
You will be missed by all that had the pleasure of meeting and working with you. We will miss your smiling face and your kind and gentle words. With deepest sympathy to the family.
God bless.
Hermione White
October 27, 2005
I am deeply sadden to hear that Ryan has passed from this earthly home. He was always eager to lend a helping hand. His smile and laugh was like sunshine to the soul. He was a part of the White Family and will be deeply missed. I know that he will watch over all of us who is left in this earthly home. May his love for his Mother forever fill her heart and soul with joy! I regreat that I'm unable to be there to share in honoring Ryan's life.
Monique Lewis
October 26, 2005
May God bless all of you in this time of need.
Rondel Curtis
October 26, 2005
Keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.
Shelia M. White
October 26, 2005
To the family of Ryan Branch (children, mother & brothers):
May God comfort you and give you strength during this time of sorrow. It is with great sadness to hear of Ryan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
When I think of Ryan, I’ll always remember his mischievous but somehow innocent smile. I’ve known Ryan for many years. He was such a special person to me and my family. We loved him and treated him like a (little) brother. I’ll always cherish the memories of seeing Ryan at the shop (Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company) with my brothers, Sherman, Nay, Rudy; my sister-in-law, Brenda and the guys.
When Ryan came around, you could pretty much count on lots of laughter, jokes, pranks, etc. They all loved teasing Ryan and he enjoyed being teased by them. He did his share of teasing as well. I know that Ryan cherished my brothers and they certainly cherished their friendship with him. He was such a dedicated individual. In fact, there were many evenings and sometimes on the weekends that Ryan could be found right there beside Sherman (just like a shadow) either at the shop or at his home. Often times we (my sisters and brothers) would tease Ryan. We would call him “Sherman, Jr.” It was a family joke because there really is a Sherman, Jr. (my nephew); however, if Sherman had to work late, Ryan would not leave his side until Sherman pulled out of the parking lot to head home. If Sherman or Nay needed assistance, they wouldn’t have to ask. Ryan would be right there. That’s the kind of person he was. Very, very, special!!
Ryan had such a caring heart. I know that he’s in heaven. I also know that my mother (Mary White) will miss him calling her just to say hello or stopping by her home to check on her…just to make sure that she’s ok. Ryan was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand. When I purchased my home and moved in, Ryan was right there assisting my brothers (Nathaniel & Rudolph) moving furniture, joking, eating, etc. Again, he was like a brother to me...always there if and when you needed him. He was a man of his word. If he told you he was going to do something…he would do it. Therefore, you could count on him.
There were many occasions that I can remember Ryan being supportive and offering to lend a hand. Just a few weeks ago, Ryan took time out of his schedule (when he probably wasn’t feeling well himself) to visit one of my brothers (Linwood) who was sick and in the hospital. Ryan’s presence meant a lot to him. Again, that’s the kind of special person he was. I will always cherish Ryan in my heart and I know that my entire family will miss him dearly. It’s still hard to believe that he’s no longer here with us; however, it’s comforting to know that he’s in heaven smiling among the other angels. I truly hope that it gives you comfort knowing how special Ryan was to all of us. May his soul forever rest in peace.
God Bless,
Rev.Linwood C Faulk, Sr & Family
October 26, 2005
To the Branch's family,we the family on Delmonico Drive in Henrico County will miss the smile and the service that Mr. Branch provided to this community, he was one that you could count for things being done right at al times.we're miss you brother but God has the last say so and we believe thats where you are now. peace to your family and children Love You
Elkhardt Middle School
October 26, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need.
The Elkhardt Middle School Family
Karen Fleming
October 26, 2005
Tenderly may God's love heal your sorrow. Gently may the prayers of friends ease your hurting. Softly may God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. With Deepest Sympathy, Karen (Kay) Fleming And Family
Brendan Soden
October 26, 2005
To the Branch Family,
I was sorry to learn of Ryan's passing. I will always remember his smile and friendship the many times I would go by Lotsey and Hardy's, where he would be in the company of Sherman. The light of his life will carry on with all of us fortunate enough to have known him. May God bless and watch over all of you.
Grace "Reebaby" Dabbs
October 26, 2005
Dear Alease, words are inadequate in expressing the sorry Moe and I feel in the lost of your son. My prayer is that You and your family will lean on your faith in God and your many friends and extended family to get through this difficult time in your lives. May God sustain you and bless you with His presence now and always.
Virginia (Reedy) Mayfield
October 26, 2005
Love with deepest sympathy to your family from the Mayfield family.
Treva Henson
October 26, 2005
Ryan
You will be missed at the Credit Union. I will really miss calling you Jermaine......To the family of Ryan may God keep you strong during this difficult time.
Jesse Harrison
October 26, 2005
To the Branch Family, I am sorry for your lost and may God bless you. Keep up prayer and stay together. Zac, you know how to reach me if you need to talk. Stay strong.
Peace
JHarrison
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
October 26, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
LaTanya Cannon
October 25, 2005
My prayers are with the entire family. Federal, if you ever need anyone to talk to or lean on, you know you always have me. Take care of Mama Cherry, Zack and yourself.
Latoya Smith
October 25, 2005
Dad,
You will always be in OUR HEARTS no matter what. Isaiah, Christopher, DeBryan, and I will miss you but, we know that you are in a better place looking down on us with the rest of the angels. No matter where you are, you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. We all LOVE YOU.
Your children and 1st grandson.
Christine Mitchell
October 25, 2005
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for our children. You may be gone but, never forgotten. Through our children and their children, your legacy shall live on.
Markeaus Taylor
October 24, 2005
I was sorry to hear that Ryan died even though I did not know him and I never seen him before and he's in a better place
LaVerne Vines and Family
October 24, 2005
To the Family of Ryan Branch-- When what you are feeling is simply too deep for words and nothing anyone does or says can provide you with the relief you need, GOD understands. He is your provider--today, tomorrow and always. Cast your cares on Him. Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Paul and Becky Mathews
October 24, 2005
We were deeply saddened to here of your families loss. Our deepest sympthy is with you at this time. Ryan was a great friend and always was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Your friends from Towtyme Towing.
Tanya Brown
October 24, 2005
To Comfort You "How fortunate we are that in our hearts we keep forever the memories of those we love...and the time we shared together." May you feel the warm embrace and the loving memories, and hear happy echoes of the good times you shared together. With Deepest Sympathy. The brown Family
Cassie Turner
October 24, 2005
Ryan will be missed very much. He was like family (nephew - Sherman Jr.). His big smile will always be my mental portrait of him.
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