Bob Branton

Published 12:00 am Sunday, January 13, 2008

NATCHEZ – Bob Branton, 79, of Natchez, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Natchez.

Mr. Branton was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Morganza, La., the son of Robert and Fannie Kate Branton. After graduating from Louisiana Tech in 1950, he joined the U.S. Navy where he was a fighter pilot during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1955 and began his career as a forester with St. Regis Paper Company until his retirement in 1985. Until his death, Mr. Branton was a highly respected forestry consultant. There were no funeral services pursuant to his request.

Survivors include his two sons; three daughters; five grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice in his memory.

A special thanks to Vergie Knight for staying by his side when he needed someone the most.