Julian Love Branche, was born January 7, 1926 in Miccosukee, Florida to the now late Pearl and Love Branche. He passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Thomasville at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Faceville Methodist. There will be a viewing immediately prior to the services at 10:00 am. Funeral services in Apalachicola will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Kelley Funeral Home followed by military honors in Magnolia Cemetery. Julian was a retired US Navy veteran. He was a decorated Korean veteran. After his retirement he went on to work for the State of Florida. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Chester and his wife, Tertia Branche. He leaves to cherish his memory, children; Michelle Whatley (Tom), Stephen Branch (Karen), Claude Harper, Larry Harper (Gloria), and Susan Consoli (Louie); son-in-law, Wayne Chester; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.