Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:25 am

Mr. Bobby Lee Branch age 82 of Forest City, passed away February 3, 2017.

Born in Yancey County NC, he is the son of the late Herman Ross Branch & Hattie Louise Hensley Branch & was the owner of Branch's Body Shop in Rutherfordton.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie McGinnis Branch of the home; 2 sisters- Ruth Murphy of Morganton, & Doris Willis of Spruce Pine.

At Bobby's request no services will be held.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.