J. Clarence Branson

Branson, J. Clarence (J.C. Branson)

Appeared in Loyalty in Death (February 2059)

Personal Information

• Description: Pampered and handsome.
• Age at TOD: 51
• Height: 6 feet, 2 inches (187.96 cm)
• Weight: 220 pounds (99.79 kg)
• Relationships: Lisbeth Cooke (lover); E. Francis Branson (father); B.D. Branson (brother)
• Occupation: Co-president of Branson Tools and Toys

Description

• Rich, single, and successful; a jolly man who had lived lavishly.
• He enjoyed indulging in his own toys.

History

• His father was, briefly, a CIA operative, made contributions to the Artemis Society, and knew James Rowan.

Homicide Information

• Murdered by Lisbeth Cooke; his heart had been skewered with one of his own multipower porta drills (the Branson 8000).

Interesting Facts

• Chris Tipple had worked for J.C. for eight years (as an executive assistant) and said Branson had been like a father to him; Tipple insisted J.C. was never unfaithful to Lisbeth Cooke.
• Their schedule: Two evenings a week, sometimes three (Wednesdays and Saturdays were standard), they would go to dinner with theater or a concert. Any social event that required his presence or hers, and Monday lunch – twelve-thirty to two. A three-week vacation every August, and five weekend getaways through the year.
• His memorial service would be held at Quiet Passages.
• According to his brother, J.C. couldn't maintain an argument for five minutes and had almost childishly honest standards.
• Suzanna Day was J.C.’s estate lawyer and cared for him.
• According to Lisbeth, J.C. didn’t fight with anyone though he and B.D. occasionally disagreed. B.D. “ran the show” regarding business, though J.C. was better with people.