Zavier A Branch

I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love—not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future, and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord! Romans 8: 38-30

Zavier A. Branch was born on November 18, 1994, to the late Ron Branch and Cynthia Cooper- Branch in Orange County, California. April 5, 2024, marked the untimely passing of a remarkable, caring, and bright young soul.

Zavier accepted Christ into his life at a very young age. He went on to join and attend Faith Fellowship Church while living in California. He became involved in several community youth groups in Corona.

While attending La Sierra High School in Riverside, he participated in competitive gymnastics which afforded him the opportunity to travel and compete all over the United States. Following graduation in 2014, he mentored various community groups involved in gymnastics in developing their competitive skills.

Upon graduation from High School, Zavier attended California State University Long Beach, studying Fashion and Merchandising. He worked through the ranks with several well-known retailers expanding his knowledge base, skills, experience, and business network. According to friends and business associates, he was a risk taker through and through and stopped at nothing to achieve the launch of his very own business. Zavier was confident in what he wanted and was relentless in pursuing it. ZB Home Company, LLC, with a focus on interior design, launched in the midst of the pandemic in 2020. His unique design approach was in such high demand, as evidenced by sales exceeding projections in the first two years.

While ZB Home Company was based in San Antonio Texas, his expertise as an interior designer was in demand throughout the United States including California, New York, Florida, and Chicago. Zavier was a member of ASID (American Association of Interior Designers), as well as the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. ZB Home Company was featured on several media platforms and local TV broadcasting including San Antonio Living and Home Sweet Home San Antonio. A two-page spread graced the Society Texas publication in 2022 highlighting his philosophy that interior design is to be “unique but livable”.

Zavier’s accomplishments as an entrepreneur are worth the attention given as we celebrate his life as it’s a testament to how he lived his life regardless of the challenge he faced with having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 3. This challenge did not slow him down, it only propelled him to relentlessly pursue his dreams.

While being an amazing and successful entrepreneur, Zavier was foremost a family oriented young man. His presence during holidays, special occasions, and “just because—no reason” visits affirmed his love and commitment to family and friends. His love and compassion are seen throughout photos, videos, and social media. He touched each of us so deeply. There never was or ever will be a moment that a memory of him doesn’t bring a huge smile or crazy laugh to our hearts . His zest for life was contagious. Zavier’s desire for fun/adventure and to never stop learning, growing, and connecting with others took him to places like Mexico, Rome, Paris, Portugal and many other Get-Aways with family and friends.

Zavier was preceded in death by his father Ronnie Branch, Sr. He is survived by his mother Cynthia Cooper-Branch of Corona, CA and two siblings Ronnie Branch of Riverside, CA and Veronica Branch of New Iberia, LA. Maternal grandparents: Proby Cooper and the late Jimmie Lou Cooper of Picayune, MS. Paternal grandparents: Dorothy Branch and the late James Branch, Sr of Picayune, MS. Surviving aunts include: Patricia Evans of Atlanta, GA, Sonji Cooper-Harris (Denver)of Riverside, CA, and Elice Johnson (Warren) of Camarillo, CA. Surviving uncle: Anthony Tolliver of Los Angeles, CA and one uncle, James Branch, Jr preceded him in death. He was also loving god-father to Ileana in California.

Zavier is also survived by an extended family in San Antonio, Texas: Caleb Echols, LaRitta Webb, and Jessica Chiang and their families. He was known as “Tito” to Jessica’s children Ezra, Penelope and Eden. Often, Zavier spoke of how blessed he felt to have such loving and wonderful people to call family.

He leaves with special memories a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other family members. Countless friends in California, Texas and abroad, as Zavier touched so so many lives.