George Oran Branch entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2023. George was born on January 8, 1969 in Portsmouth, VA. He was the son of Joan G. Branch and the late George E. Branch Jr. George was affectionately known as “Booker”. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools and was a graduate of Manor High School, Class of 1987. After completing high school, George attended Virginia State University in Petersburg VA. Shortly after leaving Virginia State, George joined the United States Army in 1988. His military career spanned twenty-two years; after which he retired. After his military retirement he began working for private contractors as a part-time consultant working from his home in North Carolina. He had just recently returned to the United States from Honduras. While on active duty with the United States Army George received numerous decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons. George was known for riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, listening to his old school music and always checking on family and friends. George had many social organizations which he actively served the community including the following:

PM George Branch 33 Middle Chamber Military Lodge 211 MWPHGL Of Oklahoma, Grand Inspector

General Prince of Mercy Conservatory 380 Orient of Middle East Vally of Afghanistan,

Noble George Branch Zohri Temple 204 Kandahar Afghanistan

Past High Priest Sons of Aaron Chapter #79 RJTTMEPH GC Hram PHA

PEC George Branch Reginald K Buggs Commandery #41 HEDGCC

Night Stalkers on Wheels (NSOW) MC Co-Founder, GB

Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity INC.

Bro. George “Pro Creation” Branch Anchor

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Soar) NSDQ “Till Valhalla Brother”

George Branch Retired (SFC) U.S. Army NSDQ “Till Valhalla Brother”

He was preceded in death by his father, George E. Branch, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons: JaJuan Tillman and Antwuan Branch; two granddaughters: Londyn Lowery-Tillman and Raine Wilson-Tillman; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, whom he loved dearly and whom are too numerous to name.