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Raymond Branche Obituary
WICKLIFFE, OH - Raymond "Buddy" Branche, 92 of Wickliffe, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was a native of Johnson City and was a son of the late George and Ola Sliger Branche. Buddy moved to Ohio many years ago. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple Church in Euclid, Ohio. Buddy was an Auto Broker having retired from Holiday Motors. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served his country in the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Branche; two sisters, Stella Kate Henley and Lillian Smith and special friend, Linda Elliott.
Survivors include a nephew, Steve Branche; a great-niece, Harley Branche; cousins, Pam Tillier, David and Faye Branche; dear friends, Jackie Blankenship and Carol Rusnacko; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2024 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. Then go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.
Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245
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