James L. "Jimmy" Branch III, departed this life at his home on July 1, 2022. He served his country in both USN and the USA, returning home to work various fields including industrial fireproofing, pool management and finally truck driving. He loved spending time with his pets and at the casinos with friends. He was born at Chickasawba hospital to Peggy and James Branch Sr. on July 2, 1963. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Archie and Alta Kincaid of Blytheville and James and Jewel Branch also of Blytheville as well as his mother, Peggy Gentry (Kincaid). He leaves behind his father, James Branch Jr. (June) of Cabot, his fiancé, Traci Baker of Cabot, sister, Kimberly Roth of Gillsburg, Miss., sister, Tammy Young (Jack) of Cabot, Ark., brother, Corey Branch, Cabot, Ark., brother, Trevor Gentry (Melanie) of Baytown, Texas, and Dustin Gentry of Baytown, Texas. Best friend, Laura Markhum. He will be missed by a large number of nieces, nephews and family. There will be no funeral per his request. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 501-982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

Published July 6, 2022