Frank Charlse "Francis" Branch

Frank Charles (Francis) Branch, 96, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, July 7th, 2007. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 4, 1910, the son of the late John and Annie (Magill) Branch. Beloved husband of Gertrude Branch who preceded him in death in 1967, and Dorothy Branch who preceded in death in 2003. He was retired from General Motors. Frank was a devout Catholic, member of Knights of Columbus, and an usher for years at St. Agatha in Redford Township. Frank loved music. He was a lyric tenor, and drummer, lifetime member of Detroit Musicians Union. He is survived by: Daughter(s): Barbara Branch of Colorado. Christine (Jim) O'Brien of Oxford, MI. Son(s): Richard (Jacqueline) Branch of Bloomfield Hills, MI., Timothy (Jody) Branch of Higgins Lake, MI., Michael (Dianne) Branch of Grayling, MI. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Grayling on Thursday July 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Robert Nalley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to "Renewing the Heart of St. Mary's" building fund Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank Charlse "Francis" Branch, please visit our flower store.