Edgar Watterson Branyon Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edgar Watterson Branyon Jr. of Hickory, North Carolina, born in Hamilton, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 97, on September 5, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edgar Watterson Branyon Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Leyden Branyon; his parents, Edgar Watterson Branyon and Nell Walker Branyon; and his sister Mary Nell Aplin. He is survived by: his friend Irma Bolster; his children, Dr. David Watterson Branyon (Martha), William Leyden Branyon of Asheville and Laura Griffin (Palmer) of Dalton, GA.; his grandchildren, Susanna Klingenberg (Bryan) of Raleigh, Ben Watterson Branyon and Robert Palmer Griffin, III (Mary Courtney) of Hoschton, GA.; his great grandchildren, Sam and David Klingenberg of Raleigh; and his sibling's children, Carol Wiley of Matthews, NC, Emily Turner of Locust Grove, GA, Carole Warnes of Athens, GA, Patricia Oliphant of Fairfield Glade, TN and Brock Field of Basye, VA..
Ed was blessed by many devoted caregivers during the difficult time of Covid-19 restrictions while at Kingston Residence of Hickory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church of Anniston, 1701 Henry Rd, Anniston, AL 36207 or a charity of your choice.
