Mr. Alfred Branch

BRANCH, Mr. Alfred - Age 84, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Family hour 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Neal Roberson, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Branch will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Alfred Branch was born September 9, 1928, in Sunflower, Mississippi, to Jim and Maggie Branch. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church family at its original St. John Street location shortly after moving to Flint. Mr. Branch began working for General Motors in the fall of 1952 and married the love of his life, Louise, in 1956. Alfred was a hardworking, dedicated, and meticulous man. He often worked a number of side jobs to provide for his family. He was known for his neatness, sharp dress, and spotless cars, Alfred prided himself on his manicured lawns. His hard work ethic was something that he purposely instilled in his children and grandchildren. Mr. Branch retired from Buick after 43 years of loyal service. Before taking ill, he enjoyed spending his days surrounded by the love of his family, listening to his favorite “oldies”, relaxing in his chaise and spending special time with his great granddaughter, Ty’Arika. Mr. Branch leaves to cherish his memory; his faithful, loving wife of 57 years, Louise; three children, Melvin (Marilyn) Branch, Evelyn (James) Glover, both of St. Louis, MO and Charles (Cherie) Pringle of Spring Hill, TN; five grandsons, Torrance (Nita) Branch of Massapequa, NY, Terrance (Chris) Branch of Washington, DC, Delmarco Strodder of Flint, MI, Joseph Henry of Chicago, IL and Kenneth Warren of Spring Hill, TN; four granddaughters, Chontea’ (Darren) Hale of St. Louis, MO, Minister Vanessa Pringle, Carmen Pringle, and Candice (Eric) Davis, all of Flint, MI; 18 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie L. Farmer and Evelyn Patterson, both of Flint, MI; one brother, JT (Barbara) Branch of St. Louis MO; two sisters- in-law, Lucille Barfield and Flora Pringle of Flint, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. Mr. Branch was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Willie Mae McDonald, Inez Cooper, and Ida Mae McKenzie. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Rosenbaum Family, the Hunters Ridge Homeowners Association, the second floor staff and Hospice care of Kith Haven Nursing Home and Bishop Neal Roberson and the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Family.

Mr. Alfred Branch

September 9, 1928 - September 6, 2013