J. C. Masters

J. C. Masters was born on April 17, 1933, to Charles Cecil Masters and Ruby Johnnie Devore in Branson Missouri. Passed into Glory May 20, 2023.
J and his wife Marva had 4 children. Michael J., Daniel Lee, Janice Lynn, and Teresa Marie
He was proceeded in death by both parents, his siblings Dorothy and Ernest, sons Michael J. Masters, and Daniel Lee Masters and grandson Justin Allen Burke. He leaves behind his loving wife Nardel, two daughters Janice and Teresa, 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and also many extended family members and friends. J was a three-sport athlete an avid golfer basketball and baseball player. He was the ultimate competitor.
He was inducted into the Sacramento City College Court of Honor in 2001 and All Time Hall of Fame in 2005 for Baseball and Basketball. He went on to be a 2-year starter at Sacramento state in 1955-57 where he received the award of outstanding athlete. His collegiate career was from 1951-1957.
J built a large home appliance and flooring wholesale business known in the region as Masters wholesale which is still in business today.
He loved the Sacramento Kings and was watching the playoffs the last days before his passing.
But to J nothing was more important than family and if you were fortunate enough to be called his friend you were family. J loved well. And will be missed.