J T Branch, Jr.

James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 fax J. T. Branch, Jr. a life long resident of the Shady Grove Community passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 following an extended illness. In his early years, Mr. Branch was a farmer, worked in road construction and spent many years as a Jackson County Law Enforcement officer before retiring from the Department of Transportation He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mable Dudley Branch and his parents, James Thomas and Essie Gordy Branch. Survivors include two sons, Jackie Branch and wife Pat of Shady Grove; Donnie Branch and wife Debbie of Sneads; six grandsons, Matt Branch and wife Michelle of Tallahassee, Stacy Branch and wife Jennifer of Panama City, Ronnie Branch and wife Stephanie of Shady Grove, Justin Branch of Shady Grove, Rusty Branch and wife Melanie of Pensacola and Jeremy Branch of Shady Grove; four great-granddaughters, Alaina, Emma Rae, Shelby and Elizabeth Branch; one great-grandson, Peyton Branch; two brothers, Burl Branch of Marianna, Lamar Branch of Shady Grove; two sisters, Margie Call of Sneads, Alvie Cauthen of Ocala; special caregivers, Cecil and Joy Branch, caregiver and special family friend Linda Dudley. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Revs. Ryan Martin & Terry Tatum officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends Tuesday September 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Shady Grove. Flowers accepted or those wishing may make memorial contributions to Shady Grove United Methodist Church building fund, 7305 Birchwood Road, Grand Ridge, Fl 32442. www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com