Mr. David Lee Branch, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David Lee "DJ" Branch, Jr., 43, passed suddenly on February 5, 2021 at his home in Hampton, Georgia. David was born April 24, 1977 to the late David Lee Branch, Sr. and Doretha Ruffin Branch. David was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Branch, Sr. in February 1991; his paternal grandparents, James Douglas Branch and Rebecca Inez Creighton Branch and his maternal grandparents, Webster Ruffin and Elvira Delores Ruffin. David grew up as a lifelong member of Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Temple, Petersburg, VA. He was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools and the Prince George County System. He completed his high school career through Woodstock Job Corps. He went on to attend the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Virginia Beach. He was also a graduate of the University of Phoenix, where he earned both an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Management. David was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan and was also a season ticket holder to the Atlanta Hawks. Along with sports, David also had a passion for music. His stage name was Spectacular and he recorded many songs over the years. He loved to perform and include his wealth of knowledge in his music. D.J. leaves so many to cherish his memory, including his mother, Doretha Robertson and stepfather, George Robertson of Prince George; his sisters, Melvena Branch and Davonda Branch of McDonough, Georgia; his stepsiblings, Kim Robertson, Michael Robertson, Carol Robertson and Alvato Roberts and their children, Isaiah, Alisha, Brian, and Jacolby; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 12 Noon at Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Temple, 1601 Youngs Rd., Petersburg, VA with Dr. Suzie Wright, Pastor officiating. A private interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, VA. The service will be live streamed. A facial covering along with social distancing will be required if attending services.

Mr. David Lee Branch, Jr.

April 24, 1977 - February 5, 2021