Linda Dawson-Duley added on 04-20-14

Deceased Classmate: Grady Leon Branch 1966
Date Of Birth: May-22-1947
Date Deceased: March-23-2014
Age at Death: 66
Cause of Death: Complications due to pneumonia
Classmate City: Torrance
Classmate State: CA
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes Marines
Survived By: Brothers, sister, 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild

Grady (Sam/Sandy) Branch passed away on March 23rd 2014. He left behind brothers, sister, 6 children, many grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Sandy loved his family and would enjoy many family road trips and camping. Sandy enlisted in the Marine Corp. in September '66 and served at Khe Sahn, VietNam. He was honorably discharged September '68 at the rank of LCpl. He was an extremely proud Marine his entire life. He was buried with full military honors in Riverside, California on April 24th 2014. Along with family and friends, the Patriot Guard Riders was there to give him a great send off! Thank you, Sandy, for your service to your country! Sandy was cherished by his family and friends. He was always there whenever anyone needed a kind word or a helping hand. We will miss you, my friend! RIP