Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Foundation or Pathway Community Hospice. Branson, George E., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the age of 85. Dearest husband of the late Marlys J. Branson; beloved son of the late Benjamin and Ethel Branson; devoted father of Susan (Ralph) Lambert, Joyce (Chris) Burgoyne, DeAnn (Mark) Wiegmann, Jan (Rick) Dickherber and Steven (Pat) Branson; cherished grandfather of Michael, Brian, Julie, Amy, Sarah, Melissa, Stephanie, Kimberly, Jamie, Heather, Drew and Kelsey; treasured great-grandfather of Madison, Avery, Tyler, Benjamin and Connor; dear brother of Bill (June) Branson, David (Jerene) Branson, Ruth Chandler and Margaret Layson. He is preceded in death by brothers Herbert Branson and Byron Branson. George was employed as a Cost Estimator at McDonnell Douglas and was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Charles.