Deshawn David Branch, known as “Shawn” was welcomed home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2021. Born on September 29, 1985 to Mr. David Branch and Mrs. Sarah Branch, Shawn was an amazing and sweet son, brother, uncle and best friend.
Shawn was baptized at Royal Baptist Church and was a servant to his family and everyone he met.
Shawn was a graduate of Petersburg High School, Class of 2003 and graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Business at Bryant and Stratton College Richmond, Virginia.
Shawn became a master of all trades. He began his creative career as a rapper and beat maker. Shawn loved reading and learning new things. He was also a great teacher.
Shawn worked with and cared for homeless men at the Salvation Army of Virginia. His main pride was his very own Mobile Notary Service - Deshawn Branch Mobile Notary. Our guardian Angel will be greatly missed.
Shawn was preceded in death by grandparents, Ernestine Johnson and Joseph Lee Davis, Queen Skelton, Albert Branch, and Rose Robinson; and uncle, Al Antonio Branch (Moe).
He is survived by parents, David Barrie Branch and Sarah Branch; sisters, Chloe Tanner (Stephanie), Ebony Branch (Daijah), and Keisha Branch (Derrick); nephew and very best friend, Christopher Lee, Jr.,- affectionately known as “CJ”; uncles, Tony Winslow, George Macklin (Shirley), Cornelius Johnson Jr., (Belinda), Percy Skelton (Pam), Patrick Branch and George Skelton; aunts, Debra Raines(Tyrone), Sylvia Medina, Tammie Reid, Constantine Foreman and Robin Skelton (Felix); along with a host of cousins, Katrina Morgan (Cleveland), a niece, a nephew and many dear friends.
A Memorial services for Mr. Deshawn David Branch will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 1:00pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment-Petersburg.
Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at the Funeral Establishment at 12:45 p.m. on the day of the service.
Masks are required at all visitations and services.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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