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Mr. Walter C. Branch, Jr. affectionately known as “Skeeta”, of 1122 Commerce Street, Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.
Walter was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Annie Williams and Walter Casey Branch, Sr. He was a graduate of the former G. W. Carver High School in Chester, Virginia. Walter served his Country in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Through the years, Walter had been employed at Bellwood and as a contractor for Frances Realty; and for over fifty years as a groundsman for Dr. Samuel Bush.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Lillian Greene.
He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Mrs. Rose Branch of Petersburg, Va.; sons, Anthony Branch of McKenney, Va., Walter Branch (Carla) of Petersburg, Va., Kelvin Branch of Richmond, Va., and Cornelius Branch of Petersburg, Va.; daughters, Evelyn Branch of Chester, Va., Barbara Jean Tucker of Petersburg, Va., and Rose Mae Tucker of Petersburg, Va.; one brother, Benjamin Branch of Petersburg, Va.; sister, Mary Wilson of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Tucker of Petersburg, Va.; thirty-two grandchildren, among them devoted grandchild, Monzella Tucker; twenty seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces , nephews and cousins, including devoted niece, Claudette Williams.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 5-8pm and on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 9am - 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va.
Funeral service for Mr. Walter C. Branch, Jr. will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 1:30pm, at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va. with Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Officiating. Interment will follow in the Lively Cemetery, Chester, Va. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 1122 Commerce Street, Petersburg, Va. at 12:15pm on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services are entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
Walter was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Annie Williams and Walter Casey Branch, Sr. He was a graduate of the former G. W. Carver High School in Chester, Virginia. Walter served his Country in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Through the years, Walter had been employed at Bellwood and as a contractor for Frances Realty; and for over fifty years as a groundsman for Dr. Samuel Bush.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Lillian Greene.
He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Mrs. Rose Branch of Petersburg, Va.; sons, Anthony Branch of McKenney, Va., Walter Branch (Carla) of Petersburg, Va., Kelvin Branch of Richmond, Va., and Cornelius Branch of Petersburg, Va.; daughters, Evelyn Branch of Chester, Va., Barbara Jean Tucker of Petersburg, Va., and Rose Mae Tucker of Petersburg, Va.; one brother, Benjamin Branch of Petersburg, Va.; sister, Mary Wilson of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Tucker of Petersburg, Va.; thirty-two grandchildren, among them devoted grandchild, Monzella Tucker; twenty seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces , nephews and cousins, including devoted niece, Claudette Williams.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 5-8pm and on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 9am - 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va.
Funeral service for Mr. Walter C. Branch, Jr. will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 1:30pm, at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va. with Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Officiating. Interment will follow in the Lively Cemetery, Chester, Va. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 1122 Commerce Street, Petersburg, Va. at 12:15pm on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services are entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
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