Floyd Franklin Branson III was taken home to Heaven on September 1st, 2022 following a long battle with heart disease.

Floyd was born on December 25th, 1947 in Miami Ok. to Floyd Jr., and Marcellia (Spicer) Branson. The family moved to Hood River in 1954 where he spent most of his 74 years.

A United States Army Veteran who served in both Vietnam and Germany, Floyd received his honorable discharge in August of 1970. He attended Mt. Hood Community College and Oregon State University, and spent a distinguished 29-year career as a warehouseman, and then a Service Technician at Sprint- retiring in 2005 following his first stroke.

Floyd was a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. He enjoyed tennis, bowling, hunting, fishing, and rooting for the New York Yankees and the Green Bay Packers. He was also a frequent patron of casinos. Floyd had a passion for his family and loved deeply. He was quick with a joke or to make you laugh. He was friendly, always ready with a handshake or a hug, optimistic, and supportive. His voice and his smile brought great joy and comfort to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Floyd “Bud” leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 30 years, Laurie, a sister Elizabeth, four children: Janelle, Rene’, Sean, and Jonathan, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Services & Reception are planned for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at Hood River Alliance Church (2650 Montello Ave, Hood River, OR 97031).  Graveside Committal will follow at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.  A time of viewing and for friends to visit with family is planned for 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

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