Roger Branson

Roger A. Branson, 52, of Ottawa, IL, died, Monday, April 27, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 1, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:30 with services to follow at Ottawa Funeral Home, with the Rev Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Cremation rites have been accorded. Roger Branson was born Monday, May 6, 1956, in Mendota, Illinois, to William and Margaret (Wallace) Branson. He is survived by two daughters; Billie Jo Branson of Ottawa, Crystal Branson of Marseilles; two brothers Norman of Princeton, and Dale of Marseilles; six grandchildren; Payton, Jordan, Tyler, Luke, Dannie, and Cassie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Neal and Donald Branson. Memorials may be directed to the family.