Branson Kelsey Bywaters Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Branson Kelsey Bywaters of Paris, Texas, born in Dallas, Texas, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, David Walter Bywaters and Dorothy Martin Bywaters; and his siblings, Patricia Waller and David Bywaters II. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Cullinan Hazelhurst Bywaters; his children, Branson Kelsey Bywaters II (Leigh Ann) and Natalie Bywaters Lee (Brian Lee); his brother William McDonald Bywaters (Kay); his grandchildren, Emma Lee and Preston Lee; his nieces, Melinda Downey and Catherine Kivlan; and his nephew David Walter Bywaters III.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, and The Museum of American Railroads in Frisco, Texas.