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William E Branford

75 yrs old Died Saturday January 27,2024 inSentara Norfolk General Hospital at 9:30 am.

Born in Reading Hospital, Pa. to the Late Father James H Branford and Mother Ruth (Foulkes) Branford.

Last  resided at 420 Fort Worth  Apt 12 Norfolk, Va . Previously resided in Pottstown , Reading and West Chester Pa. 

Bill retired from Mrs Smith’s Pie, Pottstown, Pa . Worked at Chiyoda in West Chester as well as West Chester University, Pa.   

He was predeceased by brother James H Branford Jr. and sister Jeanette( Branford), Burton and 2 Grandchildren Savon M Branford, Emreon S Branford.          

He is survived by 5 children. Two sons William E Branford 2nd  of Norfolk, Va and Spencer M Branford of Atlanta, GA 3 daughters Gina M Branford , Hallandale , Fl Joslyn M Branford , Hallandale , Fl Monica Moxam Norfolk, Va          

Survived by 3 siblings Sisters Jacqueline (Branford) Nelson of Torrance, Ca. Florence (Branford) Jackson Hawthorne, Ca  Kenneth Branford, Chesterfield, Va              

8 Grandchildren, 12 Greatgrandchildren. and a host of Nieces, nephews, cousins and family who he loved dearly.

He had a love and passion for cooking, music,  traveling , flying to  the West Coast,  German Shepards and his sharp impressive wardrobe.

Metropolitan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside memorial services will be a later date in Reading, Pa

A Go fund me page has been made to help with memorial services 

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Dad....You was the BEST  father -in-law in this world!! I will Always remember, "CANCEL CHRISTMAS"!!  LOL!  Thank you f…
Dad....You was the BEST  father -in-law in this world!! I will Always remember, "CANCEL CHRISTMAS"!…
Dad....You was the BEST  father -in-law in this world!! I will A…
May your soul find a peaceful rest for all of eternity 🙏🏽🕊️
May your soul find a peaceful rest for all of eternity 🙏🏽🕊️
May your soul find a peaceful rest for all of eternity 🙏🏽🕊️
“Father Bill” you will be missed dearly. Thank you for all the laughs and memories. I will cherish them forever.  May y…
“Father Bill” you will be missed dearly. Thank you for all the laughs and memories. I will cherish …
“Father Bill” you will be missed dearly. Thank you for all the l…
May you finally rest, I hope you reunite with those close to you that are now on the same side as you. We love you ❤️💐
May you finally rest, I hope you reunite with those close to you that are now on the same side as y…
May you finally rest, I hope you reunite with those close to you…

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William "Bill" Branford