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Anthony Zegary Branch, 42, loved watching Tar Heels basketball with his dad

Anthony Zegary Branch
Anthony Zegary Branch

WILMINGTON — Anthony Zegary Branch, 42, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

Anthony was a graduate of John T. Hoggard High School. He was a talented athlete who played soccer and basketball, starting in middle school and progressing through high school. He loved to watch Tar Heels basketball with his dad. Anthony was a kind and loving person with a big heart.

He is survived by his parents, Zegary and Cindy Branch and Sylvia Naylor; son, Dylan Branch; two brothers, Robert Branch and Ryan Britt; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Anthony was loved very much and will truly be missed.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, at Wilmington Burial and Cremation, 1535 South 41st St., Wilmington.

Share online condolences with the family at wilmingtoncares.com.

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