Jay Frank Branson

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Jay Branson, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County to Neil and Sadie Branson. Jay was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for 52 years. He was an usher for many years. Jay enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was employed by Pilot Freight, and also retired from the state. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Branson.

Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Ricky Branson (Wilma), Daryl Branson (Susan), and Tammy Bauguess (Dennis); six grandchildren, Scott Branson (Michelle) and family, Julie Branson and family, Jennifer Givens (Chris) and family, Amy Alexander (Gary) and family, Nathan Bauguess (Kaitlyn) and family, Ariel Barker (Curtis) and family, and Kristen Little (Burnie) and family; many great grandchildren; and his sister, Marion Lee.

There will be a Funeral Service for Jay held Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Rev. Frank Shumate and Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. They family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will follow the service.