Funeral services for Javus Branch, 88, of Sandy Hook, MS will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Carson Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Archie Herrin and Rev. Blake Daniels officiating. Interment will be at Carson Springs Cemetery.

Mr. Branch passed away in Hattiesburg, MS on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born November 1, 1932 in Walthall County, MS to the late Louisa and Edgar Branch. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Sarah Vince Branch; brothers Kneed Branch, Willie J Branch, and J D Branch; and grandsons Zachary Michiels and Jeremy Pope.

Mr. Javus was a faithful member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at Carson Springs Baptist Church. He was a Mason of  Bogalusa, LA Lodge #2447 for 60 years and Shriner; he was a part of various church quartets over the years. He was also a member of the CBMI in Summit, MS. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, gospel songs, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn Branch; daughters Valerie (Thomas) McClelland, Valerie (Mike) Daly, Brenda (Kirk) Headley, Lydia (Keith) Hawkins, and Jill (Chris) Kelsey; sons Javus Chad (Amy) Branch and Bruce (Debbie) Brumfield; grandchildren Leighe (Ryan) Roark, Tommy (Jessica) McClelland, Jude (Brooklyn) Michiels, Emily (Eric) Brahms, Daniel Brumfield, Gregory Brumfield, Hayden Headly, Heath (Eva) Headly, Asher (Ashley) Kelsey, Laura (Alan) Seabaugh, and Ginger (Oren) Conner; great-grandchildren Lesleigh, Isaac, Ryleigh, Lawson, Grayson, Logan, Arthur, Charlie, Catherine, Elizabeth, Emily, Sarah Grace, Alex, Bethany, Nate, Nick, Scarlett, Silas, Athena, and Sunshine; sisters-in-law Dot Branch and Donnis Branch; along with numerous friends and loving family.

Pallbearers are Steve Jones, Steve Fortenberry, Larry Tullos, Harry Wilson, and Jesse Crain.

Honorary pallbearers are the men and women of Mr. Branch's Sunday School Class and the deacons of Carson Springs Baptist Church.

Visitation will be at Carson Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 12 noon.