Robert Milton Branch

Robert (Bobby) Milton Branch, Sr. was born on March 10, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on April 6, 2012. He was the second eldest child born to the late Charles and Mary (Brooks) Branch. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Delores, Charlotte and Brenda and his brother, Tyrone. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, and later attended the Baltimore Auto Mechanic School. Robert was employed for many years with Kramer and Spinello Construction Companies as a pipe fitter for Baltimore City. Bobby loved music and Oh, how he loved to sing. In the 60’s and 70’s he sang with many of the Doo-Wop groups in Baltimore and New York, including the duo known as Bobby and Melvin. During this period a recording was made. He gave his life to the Lord at Trinity A.M.E. Church in April of 1991 under the pastorate of Rev. Godfrey R. Patterson. He was a very active church member. He was a member of the Senior Choir and the Male Chorus. On many occasions he blessed the congregation with his melodious voice singing his favorite song “Jesus, You’re The Center Of My Joy.” He sang with the Douglas Memorial Inspirational Choir, and on occasion with the Social Security Administration “Voices of Freedom.” He was a charter member of the Concert Community Choir of Baltimore. Bobby also served on the Board of Trustee’s, The Brotherhood, Senior Usher Board, and was a member of the Trinity Bowling League. On September 18, 1993 he entered into holy matrimony with E. Delores Harvey. Bobby and Delores enjoyed many good times together including traveling, social and family gatherings. He had an affectionate love for his home. Bobby was often complimented on his fashionable attire. He was a faithful and loving husband, and a caring father and brother. He leaves to honor and cherish his memory: a loving wife, E. Delores Branch; two daughters, Robin Johnson and Renee Branch; son, Robert Branch, Jr.; brother, Jerry Branch; two sisters, Madeline Davis and Ann Brown; son-in-law, Garland Johnson; blended children Deborah and Darlene Harvey, Doreva Hinton and Donnie Robinson; two special granddaughters, Tia Jones and Tikisha Miles; seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Chubby, Rocky, Melvin and Hayden.

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Robert Milton Branch

March 10, 1939 - April 6, 2012