Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mr. Oscar Emmanuel Branker

Mr. Oscar Emmanuel Branker was born October 2, 1915 to the late Mr. Timothy Nathaniel Branker and Mrs. Lillian Taylor Branker in Sugar Hill, St. Joseph, Barbados.

Oscar was an industrious young man. He managed his father’s store in Barbados for several years. On August 7, 1952 Oscar came to the United States where he opened his own small grocery store in New York City until he retired.

Oscar moved to Decatur, Georgia to live with his brother Leroy and his wife Virginia Branker. He enjoyed traveling. He traveled to various countries such as Guiana, England, Trinidad and many historical sites in the United States. He was a great cook and would always keep the house smelling very good. Oscar had a signature toast for all occasions. Wherever he went he was asked to purpose his famous toast. Oscar will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory, two sons, Mr. Mark (Opal) Tull and Mr. Jeffery Downs; one brother, Mr. Gordon Leroy (Virginia) Branker; one sister, Ms. Phyllis Wasser; nieces, Thelma McClean, Hazel Small, Yvonne (Denzil) Fearon, Jeanette Stevens; nephews, Aldin Sealy, Courtneay Small; a special daughter, Ms. Yvonne Johnson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

In loving memory great uncle great great uncle Oscar miss you loads Lots of lover from your family in the UK Courtney Jade Tony Debbie Nicholls

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My condolenses goes out to the family of Oscar. It was a pleasure to meet him at our Branker family Reunion in Barbados, August 2008. Rest in Peace. From Theresa Howell

- Theresa Howell

You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of Uncle Oscar. May you find peace with time. Sincerely, Roland and Family

- Roland Maynard

No Person is Ever Truly Alone by Richard Fife No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts. And what they did And who they were Becomes a part of all that we are, Forever. With deepest sympathy The Maynards Colin Maynard, George, Colleen, Rose, Myrna, Lynn, Roland and their families.

- Lynn Maynard-Jackson