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William "Bill" C. Branson
May 15, 1931 — May 27, 2026
Jackson, TN
William "Bill" C. Branson, a proud veteran, cherished family man, and a dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at West Tennessee Post Acute of Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 95.
His professional career was predominantly spent with the Internal Revenue Service, where he served as a Revenue Officer across Columbia, Nashville, and Jackson, Tennessee. After 25 years of dedicated service, he retired in 1990 as a GS-12 Supervisor, earning respect and admiration from colleagues and community alike.
Bill was an avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast. As a longstanding member of the Good Sam Camping Club, he and his wife relished exploring the country via camper, frequently taking winter trips to Plant City, Florida, and journeying extensively from California to New England, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Always a handyman, he possessed an uncanny ability to fix nearly everything, a talent he cherished throughout his life. His spiritual journey culminated later in life; after many years of devoted church service, at the age of 90, Bill embraced his faith fully by accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior, a decision inspired by the witness of his daughter and son-in-law. This profound commitment marked one of his proudest accomplishments.
Bill's loving family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his son, Steven Carl Branson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; his daughter, Patricia Branson Hale, and her husband Steve of Jackson, Tennessee; and his son, Robert Mark Branson, and wife Adrianne of Knoxville, Tennessee. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren, including twin great-grandchildren soon to arrive, whose lives will carry forward his legacy.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-three years, Sarah Muriel Smith Branson; his parents, William Carlyle and Willie Mae Porterfield Branson; and his half-brother, Edward Carl Branson, M.D.
SERVICES: A time with family and friends will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with a service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Alan Hale, pastor of Grace Village Church, New Caney, Texas officiating. Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Murfreesboro, TN with a committal service at 10:30 a.m.
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