Mr. Bobby Lee Branch age 82 of Fair Haven Forest City, NC passed away Friday February 3, 2017 while being cared for at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

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

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

At Bobby's request no services will be held.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Bobby Branch.