Amos Branigan Jr. was born August 8. 1944 in Greenville, MS. He was the oldest of four children born to Amos and Ada Lee Branigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Doristine and Faye, one brother, Willie Lewis Branigan, affectionately known as “BJ”, and one son, Damon Cobb Sr.
Amos and his family moved to St. Louis, MO when he was six years old. He was educated in the St. Louis public school system and graduated from Hadley Tech in 1962.
Amos married Pearline Moore on July 6, 1967. There were three children born to this union, Yolanda, Andrea and Amos III. Amos was united in holy matrimony with Olga Yvette Scott on September 30, 1989. He was a loving husband who loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Amos was an excellent cook, master carpenter, leisure fisherman and a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal fan. He also enjoyed framing, hanging and admiring his family picture collection.
Amos accepted Christ and was baptized at Prospect Hill Baptist Church on April 22, 1990. Although he did not attend church worship often, he was a believer and he loved the Lord. He was always ready and willing to help anyone in need, especially the elderly.
He was employed by the City of St. Louis for 21 years. He retired from Duke Manufacturing in 2006. To know Amos was to love him. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
Amos was called to rest on April 1, 2013 with his wife and children by his side. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Yvette; three daughters, Yolanda Moore, Andrea (Eric) Fletcher and Portia (Keith Sr.) Moore; two sons, Amos III and David (Carla) Scott; 10 grandchildren; one uncle, Samuel (Lois) Branigan; six sisters, Mae (O.P.) Henry, Shirley (Robert) Bell, Beatrice (Jessie) Daniels, Diane Branigan, Bettie Jackson and Bobby Jackson; four brothers, Jerry (Stephanie) Branigan), Michael Branigan, Mark Branigan and Charles (Mary) Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
