Obituaries: William M. Branch, 1925, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 3, 1925 Winnfield News-American

William M. Branch Dies At Home Of Son At New Roads

Funeral Service Held at Harmony Grove Church Cemetery Monday


William M. Branch, 74 years old, prominent citizen of Winn Parish, died at the
home of his son, P. E. Branch, at New Roads, La., last Sunday.  Mr. Branch was
born near Gaars Mill and spent practically his entire life time farming in
that vicinity.  He moved to Winnfield about six years ago, where he remained
until a few months ago when he took up his residence with his son at New
Roads.

Mr. Branch is the last of a large family that were pioneers in this section
of the country.  He married Miss Lydia Grisham of Gaars Mill, sister of P.
E. Grisham.  Mr. Branch was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church for
more than forty years.  He was an ever dependable church member always
faithful in attendance and punctual in his duties.  He was one of the most
prominent citizens of the Gaars Mill vicinity, ever ready to do anything to
further the general welfare of the community, and was loyal and devoted to his
family.

Mr. Branch leaves behind six sons: P. E. Branch of New Roads; George W. Branch
of Gaars Mill; Mack L. Branch of Winnfield; Wright Branch of Jackson
Parish; J. M. Branch of Bunkie, and two daughters: Mrs. Cocie Davis of New
Roads and Mrs. J. L. Tugwell of Winnfield.  Mr. Branch is also survived by
the following step sons: L. L. Lee of Dodson, J. J. Lee of Gaars Mill,
and C. C. Lee of Belcher and one step daughter, Mrs. J. M. Shows of Pineville,
La.

The funeral services were held at the Harmony Grove church at 11:30 o'clock
Monday morning, Rev. Adams of Sikes preaching the funeral sermon.

It was while attending the funeral of Mr. Branch his life long friend, that
Dr. J. J. Peters, parish coroner, was stricken with heart failure and died.