Danny Branch Sr.

Published 1:49 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Mr. Danny O. Branch Sr. passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at his home in Varnado, at the age of 62. He was a native and lifelong resident of Varnado. He serviced this community for many, many years with his company, Branch Drywall.

Danny is survived by one son, Danny O’Neal Branch Jr. and his wife Amanda of Varnado; two daughters, Tammy Lynn Branch of Rio, and Crystal Danielle Branch Williams (Woody McKenzie) of Varnado; one brother, David Wendell Branch of Varnado; and one sister, Jane Ann Branch of Covington. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Courtney Nicole Kennedy, Amaya Cassidy Davis, Caitlyn Brianna Penton, Willis Dewayne Penton, Kendal Scott Williams, Destiny Rose Leglue, Haley Renee Leglue, Lexa Reann Leglue and Jeslyn Sadonna Suzette Miller. He was also survived by a special aunt, Annette Crain Batson; and a fur daughter, Tinkerbell Branch.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis Branch and Claudia Mae Crain Branch; one brother, Donald Branch; one granddaughter, Shaena Branch; and one son-in-law, Yancey Davis.

Active pallbearers include Michael Branch, Sonny Mizell, Harlen Edge, James Sykes, Matthew Nobles, Berkley Nobles, John Page and Dewayne Penton. Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Ford, Terry Branch, Cody Ard and Otis Graham.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services Thursday, Dec. 19, at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa, at 2 p.m. Bro. Kelly Penton will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., with visitation resuming at 9 a.m. on Thursday until the service time.

Interment will immediately follow at Rester Cemetery in Varnado. The family wants to extend a special thanks for everyone who prayed for him the past few months during his battle with his health.

Family may view and sign the guestbook online at www.brownmcgehee.com.