Cover photo for Howard Melvin Branch's Obituary
Howard Melvin Branch Profile Photo

Howard Melvin Branch

December 16, 1938 — February 9, 2023

Ararat

Howard Melvin Branch

 

          Mr. Howard Melvin “Bull” Branch, age 84 of Ararat, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.  He was born in Patrick County on December 16, 1938 to the late William R. and Ada Horton Branch.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Branch was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Eugene Branch.  He was a good, loving man who would do anything for anyone.  He helped out neighbors in his community and never met a stranger.

          Mr. Branch is survived by a daughter, Melissa Branch of Ararat; a grandson, Kenley Haynes of Ararat; a step-grandson, Adam Haynes of Claudville; and family friends, Linda King and Elaine Bowman, both of Ararat.

          A memorial service will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Howard Melvin Branch Memorial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, Virginia 24171.  Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Howard Melvin Branch, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Memorial Service

Monday, February 13, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Moody Funeral Services (Stuart)

202 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1824

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree