Chester Mr. Louis Alexander Branch, Sr., 83, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 5, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Branch was born April 2, 1939 in Rock Hill, SC and was a son of the late Nick Branch and Elizabeth Turner Branch. He was a graduate of Lewisville High School and retired from Springs Industries. Mr. Branch was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Diane Sanders Branch; one son, Barry D. Branch (Terry) of Chester, SC; two grandchildren, Misty Branch of Waynesville, NC and Kaleb Branch of Lancaster, SC; one great grandson, Mason; two sisters, Joyce Bolton (Grady) and Linda Brooks both of Chester, SC; and nieces and nephews, Wayne, Sherry, Fonda and Shannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kaye Branch and a son, Lou Branch. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Hazel Rousey, 2279 Gill Jordan Rd., Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.