Marlin G. Branch Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marlin G. Branch Sr., son of the late Judson Branch and the late Pauline Branch, was born Sunday, June 11, 1933, in Steelton, PA. He received his formal education at Swatara High School where he excelled in football at Swatara Township and softball for the Steelton “Brown Bombers.” Marlin joined the United States Marine Corps and was active during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at the Harrisburg Hospital for several years. Most of his career was spent at Bethlehem Steel Corporation where he was the first Black foreman (manager) for the Bar Mill which was the largest Steel Bar Mill in the United States at one time. After retirement from Bethlehem Steel, Marlin served for the Perry County Department of Corrections and later became employed at the Federal Government as a Supervisor Security Officer. He was a former member of Paxton Lodge #16, Steelton, PA; past member of Nimrod Consistory #9, Steelton; former member of Himyar Temple #17; and former member of Cyrene Lodge #169, I.B.P.O.E., Steelton. Marlin was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed gospel and jazz music and watching football on television, especially the Penn State Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was united in Christian fellowship with Monumental AME Church, Steelton. Marlin truly served the Lord. You could always find him doing charitable activities, building or fixing things at his church and supporting his church members. Most importantly, Marlin loved his children dearly and always had a word of wisdom for them. He loved to make them laugh and smile, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. At eighty-eight years of age, Marlin transitioned peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Branch; five sisters, Materice Crummel, Charles Mae Ingram, Anna Pauline Branch, Shirley Lomax and Patricia Branch; five brothers, Judson Branch, Albert Branch, Raymond Branch, Delbert Branch and Bill Branch; and his former wife and dear friend, Jessie Martin Branch. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Judith Branch; sisters, Marzetta Roberts and Jeanette Perry; three sons, Marlin Gray Branch Jr., Marlin G. Branch and Judson Branch; three daughters, Reverend Doctor Michele Branch, Lucretia Branch Young and Jennifer Branch; fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; and a host of other family members and friends. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE; PUBLIC VIEWING FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW SERVICE.

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Marlin G. Branch Sr.

June 11, 1933 - January 13, 2022