Ronnie Branch was born through the union of the late Jessie and Vera Mae Branch in Saint Louis Missouri on June 16th, 1950.

In his formative years he attended Gundlach Elementary later attending and graduating from Northwest High School O’Fallon Technical in 1969. He later continued his education at Wichita State University as a proud Shocker.

Ronnie was known to be a charismatic trendsetting individual and someone who was looked up to and respected by many through his years. If you ask anyone, they will have a colorful anecdote to share with you about their experiences with him.

Although raised as a Christian in the Baptist church, through his religious journey he later converted to the Islamic faith via the Nation of Islam in 1980. While a faithful Muslim, he met his late wife, Zettie, forming a union in March, 1985. Through this union he leaves behind 4 children: Reggie Bush, Salomae (Lemuel) Muhammad, Fatira Branch, and Jahada Branch.

Ronnie was the eldest sibling of 6 followed by Roy, Rachelle, Rosalind (deceased), Ramoyne, and Regina (deceased). As a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Nephew and dedicated Muslim, Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of strength and love and will be dearly missed.

“From Allah we come and to Allah we return”