Frederick "Frodie" Howard Branch

Frederick “Frodie” Howard Branch, 80, of Goodman, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Behind the Pines in Sallis, Mississippi.

Frederick was born on February 1, 1946, to Fred Ousley Branch and Lillie Horne Branch in Mississippi. He was a farmer all of his life. Frodie was active in serving his community and in helping others.

Frederick is survived by his son, Jay Branch of Goodman, Mississippi; brother, Larry Branch of Starkville, Mississippi; dear friend, Charles Roby of Goodman, Mississippi; former wife, Nell Branch of Goodman, Mississippi; as well as 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Ousley Branch and Lillie Horne Branch, and brother, Charles Branch.

Memorials may be sent to Mississippi Blood Services.