1929
Clifford
2013
Clifford Branch
December 26, 1929 — July 9, 2013
Clifford John Branch, 83, of Maugansville, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 26, 1929 in Williamsport , he was the son of the late Clifford W. and Maude R. (Eichelberger) Branch.
He was employed as a car man for 25 years on the Western Maryland Railroad and also worked as a house painter for many years.
Clifford was a member of the Paramount Brethren in Christ Church in Hagerstown as well as the Old Timers Club with the Western MD Railroad. He was a previous member of the Hancock Sportsman Club. Clifford was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He held a record in five states after he shot a 17 point buck! He had a passion for music and got great enjoyment singing for the Lord. His family was his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia (Jackson) Branch; five children, Linda L. Branch of Maugansville, Mary H. Huffman and husband Fred of Falling Waters, Steven Branch of Cearfoss, John K. Branch of Ohio, Mike S. Branch and wife Patsy of Hagerstown; a sister, Beverly Jenkins of Hagerstown; two brothers, Don Branch and wife Janie of Big Pool, Bill Branch of Hagerstown; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and his cat, Boots.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two infant siblings, Doris and Paul Branch.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor James Stauffer officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Friday from 7-9pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Hospice, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742 or to Paramount Brethren in Christ Church, 19106 Longmeadow Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
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Born December 26, 1929 in Williamsport , he was the son of the late Clifford W. and Maude R. (Eichelberger) Branch.
He was employed as a car man for 25 years on the Western Maryland Railroad and also worked as a house painter for many years.
Clifford was a member of the Paramount Brethren in Christ Church in Hagerstown as well as the Old Timers Club with the Western MD Railroad. He was a previous member of the Hancock Sportsman Club. Clifford was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He held a record in five states after he shot a 17 point buck! He had a passion for music and got great enjoyment singing for the Lord. His family was his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia (Jackson) Branch; five children, Linda L. Branch of Maugansville, Mary H. Huffman and husband Fred of Falling Waters, Steven Branch of Cearfoss, John K. Branch of Ohio, Mike S. Branch and wife Patsy of Hagerstown; a sister, Beverly Jenkins of Hagerstown; two brothers, Don Branch and wife Janie of Big Pool, Bill Branch of Hagerstown; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and his cat, Boots.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two infant siblings, Doris and Paul Branch.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor James Stauffer officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Friday from 7-9pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Hospice, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742 or to Paramount Brethren in Christ Church, 19106 Longmeadow Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
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