Jr. Branch, “Buster” George Albert, 81, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 with his family by his side.
He was born to George Albert, Sr., and Mary (Grimes) Branch on February 10, 1935.
Buster was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, was an Alter Boy at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. He was employed with the City of Louisville Fire Dept. for 33 years, and retired as a Major/District Chief, and an active and dedicated member of AA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Gerald “Jerry” and Francis “Frankie” Branch; and an infant sister, Geraldine Branch.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lisa Floyd (“Bo” James); two grandchildren, Austin and Griffin Floyd; George’s girlfriend of 15 years, Theresa “Darlene” Eagle; and her children: Roger (Amy), and Karen (John) Thomas, Jennifer Estes (Thomas), Josh Dennison (Katie), and Melissa Eagle; along with seven grandchildren He loved dearly; a sister, Mary Lynn Cotton (Ralph); and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 12:00PM at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.
Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday 2:00-8:00PM.