It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lawrence Gilbert Branson of Owensville, Missouri, who passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Gilbert Branson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas Lewis and Mary Alda Branson (Spurgeon); and his siblings, Dorothy, Pauline, Victor and Cecil Vance.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Story of Gerald; his daughter-in-law Jodie Branson of Owensville; his grandsons, Christopher Branson (Catherine) of Owensville, Danny Branson (Megan) of Owensville and Paul Baldwin (Ashley) of Owensville; his great grandchildren, Gus, Coraline, Max, Maggie, Anna and Haley; his stepgreat-grandsons, Damien and Jack; and his sisters-in-law, Lucy Branson of Vienna and Betty Branson of Owensville. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel (108 S 2nd St, Owensville, MO 65066). A funeral service was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Donations. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Owensville.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home