Stephen Eugene Branch's Obituary
Stephen E. Branch was born July 22, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Raymond R. and Bettye (Zachary) Branch. He ascended into Heaven on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the age of 58. Steve graduated from Edison High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a life-long fan of music and the “Hollywood scene”. His knowledge of both and ability to recount past musical and cinematography events was a amazing. His favorite personalities were Barbara Streisand and Bette Davis. Steve wrote Bette Davis and invited her to give the commencement address at his high school graduation. In a hand written response, she declined the invitation but thanked him for being a fan and gave him her personal telephone number. He later called and talked to her personal assistant . What an amazing conversation that must have been. Later in life, Steve met his life partner, Gary L. Corrotto. Gary was born November 10, 1945 and past away February 3, 2013, one month before Steve, at the age of 67. We will forever be grateful to Gary for making Steve’s last fifteen years the best of his life. They were devoted to each other and their beloved pets, Dusty and Roxy. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Raymond and Bettye Branch. He is survived by his brother, Thomas R. Branch and his wife LaVerne Branch of Broken Arrow, countless life long friends who were more like family than friends. We loved Steve very much and and will miss his smile, laughter, and friendship more that words can express. A graveside service will be held 10 A.M. Monday, March 18, 2013 at Floral Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Steve or Gary’s memory to the Tulsa SPCA or Humane Society of Tulsa.
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