Billy Joe Branch

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mr. Billy Joe Branch, 47, of Osceola, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola. Born March 24, 1964, to Isaac Branch Jr. and the late Annie Lee Branch, he was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Branch leaves one daughter, Jennifer Branch of Sioux City, Iowa;

One son, Michael Branch of San Diego, Calif.;

Four sisters, Diane Hickson of Orangeburg, S.C., Shirlene Branch of Blytheville, Barbara Heggins of Osceola and Cathey Perry of Tacoma, Wash; and

Three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Osceola. Burial will follow at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola.