John Calvin Branch transitioned to his eternal home, after a lengthy battle, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was able to remain comfortably in his home until his passing because of a loving family, supportive healthcare workers, dedicated neighbors, and a faithful church family. John Branch was born on August 10, 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born to the late Alexander and Fannie Mae Branch of North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his sisters Clara Banks, Helen Branch, Betty Banks-Gordon, Fannie Branch Edmonds, Margaret Branch Johnson, Vernette B. Jackson, and by his four brothers Alexander Branch Jr., Lenwood Branch, Edward Banks Jr. and Julian Banks. John was devoted to his family and loved them dearly. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and after graduating, attended the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, later named Norfolk State University. In 1942 he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served during World War II. He was honorably discharged in April of 1946. John was employed by the Norfolk Naval Air Station as an air craft electrician, from 1947-1980, and retired after 33 years in December of 1980. John attended Holy Jerusalem Church of God in Christ in Norfolk,Virginia. He was a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He faithfully conducted local meetings, supported regional meetings and sponsored individuals during their recovery. He was a generous and charitable man who supported numerous faith-based ministries, missions and other organizations. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two step-daughters: Sandra Williams Wheatley and Ann Atkinson; one son, Keith Watson; four granddaughters: Tiffany Adkins, Gina Wheatley, Lois Atkinson, Crystal Hennings; four grandsons, Samuel Turner, Joseph Turner Jr., Thomas Kearney, Jonathan Williams; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a good frog