David Franklin Branson

David Franklin Branson, age 56 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017.He was born to the late Thomas William Branson and Beulah Hudson Branson in Forsyth County on July 10, 1961.
He was an avid hiker and loved hiking the Appalachian Trail along with fishing. David also enjoyed playing his guitar and throwing darts in his free time. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Along with his mother and father he is also preceded in death by two nephews and one niece.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son; Steven Branson and wife Brooke, sisters; Linda McClain and husband George, Mary Cagle and husband Willie, and Sandra Whitestone and husband John and one brother; Thomas Branson, with a number of nieces and nephews and a lifetime friend; James Hall.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at Alexander Funeral Service at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Gary Jennings. Military Rites will be provided by DAV Ch. 84 of Taylorsville & Ch. 6 of Hudson. Inurnment will be kept with the family.
In lieu of flowers all donations may be made to Locks of Love, 234 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701 and/or Appalachian Trail and Conservatory, http://www.appalachiantrail.org .