Jeffrey Branch

Jeffrey Scott Branch, 53, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011 surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous 6 month battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Parsons, Kansas on August 26, 1958, but has lived most of his life in the Gulf Breeze, Pensacola and Navarre areas. Jeff worked at BAE Systems as an electrical engineer for 28 years in Fort Walton Beach, FL. When not working at his job Jeff spent much time helping others with whatever help was needed. What Jeff enjoyed most in life was spending time with Elaine, his wife of 33 years. They loved to travel together or go to the CAMP and enjoyed taking in local treasures. Fishing, music, boating were all Jeff's passions. His favorite places were Pensacola Beach, Juniper Lake, and Aberporth, Wales. He leaves many very close friends behind in each of these places. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother Donna Duncan, sister, Lisa Millar, and step-father, John Duncan. Jeff is survived by his wife, Elaine Rogers Branch, three sons: Danny Branch (Kristen), Jeremy Branch (Victoria), and Cody Branch. He also leaves behind brother, Chuck Branch, sister, Blythe Hedin, father, Charles Branch and many close friends. Farewell service for Jeff will be held Thursday December 22, 2011 at 10:00am at the Rose Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Gulf Breeze, FL. A special thanks to Jeff's Vitro family and friends.

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