Jerry Monroe Branch, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2021, in Tallahassee, FL. He was born in Capps, FL on Sept. 2, 1944 to Willie J. and Ruby (Inez) Cook Branch. A graveside service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 446 Hatchett Rd., Lamont, FL.
Following high school graduation, Jerry served his country in the US Army from 1965-1967. He enjoyed hunting and bass fishing and teaching his children and grandchildren the life skill of both. Family was the most important thing to him. Happy family, happy life!
Jerry was preceded in death by brothers, Roy & Ray Branch, and sister, Mary Jay Branch.
In addition to his wife, Emma (Johnson) Branch, Jerry is survived by his children: Greg & Lia Hill, of Monticello, FL., Bobby & Dena Hill, of Lexington, SC, Sherry & Tony Odom, of Thomasville, GA., Jerrie Lynn Tyre & Timmy Goodin, of Monticello, FL., and Chris & Becky Branch, of Monticello, FL.; grandchildren: Eric Mobley (Rikki), Jordan Odom (Dani Strait), Gage Odom (Hannah), Brandon Hill (Robyn), Ashley Christopher (Jordan), Jeffrey & Connor Hill, Madison Branch, Jaydyn Tyre, Chelsea and Corey Hill, and Caitlin Cox (Freightlin); and great grandchildren; Addison Christopher, Lilli Cox, Auburne, Caleb, Erica, Chase, and Emma Faye Mobley; sisters; Carolyn Horton (Billy) and Lena Faye Shiver (Jimmy); and brothers; Alton Branch (Linda), and Maivin Edwards.