Albert Marion Branch

Anderson ? Our beloved Albert Marion Branch, 83, fondly known as ?Bud? passed on to heaven to be with his beloved wife of 52 years, Harriett who preceded him in death in 1998. Bud passed away February 24, 2005 at Rawlins House, Pendleton after an extended illness. He was born April 21, 1921 in Cicero, Indiana, and resided in Anderson, Indiana. He lived in this area all of his life. He was an automotive mechanic at Fullington Electric working under Lynn & Helen Fullington until he became part owner and operator. Bud worked and helped to expand the type of work done at Fullington Electric. He served his country in the US Army during WWII as a tech sargent. His duties included being a bombadier, test pilot and a mechanic serving mostly in France. He volunteered at St. John's Health System and Big Brother. He was a member of the Golden Agers Senior Club. He is survived by his Two Daughters: Eleanor ''Rosie'' Garrett of Anderson and her fiance Duawne Funk who was a long time neighbor and friend of Bud. Beverly & husband Randy Hayes of New Castle. Three Grandchildren, Thomas Rittenberry, Michelle & husband Mike Toney and Marliesa & husband Ron Martin. Seven Great Grandchildren: Channel Rittenberry, Zachary Rittenberry, Nicholas Rittenberry, Craig & Chase Roberts, Kody & Garrett O'Bryant. Three Brothers: Jack Branch of North Dakota. Art Branch of Anderson and Joe Branch of Anderson. One Sister: Pauline Reeder of Tennessee. Others who preceded him in death were his father: Willie R. Branch. Mother: Ruth L. Bush Brice. One Brother: Bob Branch. Three Sisters: Corene Walters, Ruth ''Lou'' Day and Wilma Brown. Son-in-law: Bobby Garrett. Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Lynn & Helen Fullington. Services will be Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2:30 PM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson, with Rev. Larry Barkdull officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 2-6:00 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2005 at funeral home, south chapel. Military rites will be by the VFW Post #266. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer's Association. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Albert Marion Branch

April 21, 1921 - February 24, 2005