"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord."   2 Corinthians 5:8

Pastor Ronald Antone Branch, 72, of Mason, WV, graduated to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

He was born June 12, 1952, in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late Carroll and Margaret (Lineberry) Branch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eran Branch and brother, Christopher Branch.

Ron was a 1970 graduate of Wardensville High School and continued his education at Shepherd College where he would graduate in 1978.  He was the oldest ball boy at Wahama with 19 years of service and served further by being a referee in Basketball and an Umpire in Baseball and Softball.

Pastor Ron LOVED CHRIST more than anything and made him the center of his life. He had a strong desire to share the love of Christ with others and being found faithful to the end. His love and devotion to his wife and family was unwavering. He was the current Pastor of Hope Baptist Church in Middleport and former Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Mason where he served for 19 ½ years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Terry (Barnard) Branch; children, Ronald II (Holly) Branch of Martinsburg, Keithen (Jessica) Branch of Paducah, KY, Jeshua (Megan) Branch of Winchester, VA, Micaiah (Alexandria) Branch of Ceredo, WV, Jamin (Morgan) Branch of Martinsburg, WV; grandchildren, Justus, Kinsley, Zaven, Brickston, Quinlan, Elena, Elora, Eliza, Elias, Olive, Montani, Magnolia, and Jack; brother, Jeffrey Branch of Hagerstown, MD.

Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hope Baptist Church, Middleport, OH, with his son, Jeshua Branch officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2024, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, WV, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Hope Baptist Church Building Fund 570 Grant Street Middleport, OH.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.