James "Jim" Lee Branch

James “Jim” Lee Branch, 79, of Statesville, passed away, January 16, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born July 3, 1943 in Iredell County and was the son of the late James Otis Branch and Zelda Redmond Branch. He was a graduate of Iredell County schools and on June 29, 1962 he married the love of his life, Loretta Englebert Branch. Together they were members of New Salem United Methodist Church and he previously worked for Rental Uniform. Jim also volunteered with the Cool Springs Fire Department and also was a special deputy with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department. Jim loved playing golf and going camping with his family.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, Jim is survived by one daughter, Janet Cartner (Bobby) of Harmony; one son, Scott Branch (Susan) of Olin; one granddaughter, Taylor Ladd (Luin); three grandsons, Matthew Cartner (Alexandra), Justin Branch (Ashley), Ethan Branch and a special cousin, Selena Goodin (Dennis).

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Harmony United Methodist Church.  A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House and online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com

The family extends its thanks and gratitude to the Iredell County Sheriff's Department, Deputies Mosteller and Lindon, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services, and the Statesville Fire Department for their care and response during our time of need.

Gordon Hospice House
2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28625