Kenneth M. Branch

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Kenneth M. Branch, 56, of West Warwick passed away on November 22, 2015 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Bailey) Branch.

Born in Warwick, he was a devoted son of Terri (Martin) Rogers of Warwick and the late Harry E. Branch. Kenneth was a Truck Driver for Truck A-Way of RI until his disability in 1992 and had also served in The United States Army. He was a member of Local 251 Teamsters, a graduate of Toll Gate High School, served as a youth member of “The Picadors” Drum-Bugle Corps and enjoyed NASCAR Racing.

He was the loving father of Shannon L. Branch of Warwick and Katie A. Orsi and her husband, Michael of North Kingstown. Caring brother of Steven W. Branch and his wife, Pamela of East Greenwich and Jamie L. Martin and her husband, Michael of Warwick. Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. from the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a committal service, with military honors, at 10:00 a.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.