John Edward Branch, Sr.

John E. Branch, Sr., 87, of Rock Island died Saturday, November 21, 2020.  Visitation is 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 30 for one hour at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Attendance will be limited, and face mask are required.  Graveside service will be private at the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery. 

He was born April 14, 1933 in East Moline.  He served in the Air Force and previously worked at John Deere Harvester.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl; daughters, Karen Colmen, East Moline, Rena Lee-Branch, Fayetteville, NC; sons, John Branch, Jr., Rock Island, Michael Branch, Fayetteville, NC; Sister, Madeline Branch, East Moline; brother, Osborn (Pat) Branch, Silvis.  A host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Clearence Branch.  

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