Gary Lynn Branch

1957 - 2017

Gary Lynn Branch obituary, 1957-2017, Midland, TX

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas

Gary Branch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 16, 2017.

Gary Lynn Branch, 59 of Midland, Texas passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017.

He was born in Midland on December 27, 1957. He graduated from Midland High School in 1976. Gary married Lorrell Ann Ward on March 31, 1989. They were married for 16 years. He and his son Garrett were co-owners of A.W. Contractors. Gary helped with the pyrotechnics at the Commemorative Air Force and loved to fish and hunt.

He is survived by his brothers, Randall Branch and Donald Branch; daughter, Aftan Branch; son, Garrett Branch and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Rose Causey; father, Afton "Brownie" Wallace Branch and brother, Larry Dennis Branch.

There will be a visitation at Ellis Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. A funeral service will be held in the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Bob Porterfield officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Azle, Texas at Ash Creek Cemetery.

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January 23, 2018

Aftan Branch

Thank you all for your kind words! You are all very appreciated.

August 18, 2017

Mary Ann Drennan

Gary was such a wonderful & happy person. Always had a smile on his face. He would help you out as much as he could. He was one of my best friends. I wil miss him!!
Garrett & Afton, I am so sorry for your loss. I love you Dad very much. May God give you strength and peace in the days and weeks to follow.

August 18, 2017

Stephanie Sanchez

Sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences for you Aftan and Garrett and also praying for peace and comfort.

August 17, 2017

Laura Fields

Gary, you have been our "go to" guy for so many things. Thank you for all of your help and the wonderful work you've done. Also, thank you for lending me your pea sheller! You are already missed.

August 17, 2017

AJ and Pasy Langdon

Afton and Garrett sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, such a sweet man, AJ and I loved being around him when we had Pecan Grove Grocery!! Will be praying for comfort and peace as you lay your Dad to rest.

August 17, 2017

Randy Skinner

To the best Pyro Fuel guy ever!

August 16, 2017

Mike Ford

Gary, we will miss seeing your funny personality at ABC Supply. You will be missed my friend.

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