Obituary of Philip L. Branton

THE VILLAGES — Philip L. Branton, 79, died Sunday, July 4, 2010. Mr. Branton was born in England, and moved to The Villages in 2000. He was a retired research chemist and loved playing golf. Survivors include his daughters Stephanie Haynos, Annadale, Va., Lesley Spaulding, Lake City; brother, Fred, Toronto, Canada; sister, Freda, Rogers, Alaska; and six grandchildren. Private services will be held at a future date. Online condolences may be left at hiers-baxley.com. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, is in charge of arrangements.