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Brandon Brawdy Obituary
Piedmont
Brandon P. Brawdy, 16, of Piedmont, SC, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Denver, CO on Sunday, March 9, 1997, he was a son of Brett P. and Theresa "Teri" A. (Kennedy) Brawdy. A 10th grader, Brandon attended Wren High School in Piedmont, SC and Washington Baptist Church in Pelzer, SC. He was an aspiring Paratrooper, an avid outdoorsman, and an active member of the Outdoor Dream Foundation. Since being diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer in September 2011, Brandon, with the help of his friends at the Outdoor Dream Foundation, participated in numerous hunting and fishing expeditions with his friends and family. Brandon was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and South Carolina Gamecocks fan, having recently met both teams.
Surviving are his parents, Brett and Teri Brawdy, of the home; older brother Justin Brawdy, 23, who is serving in the U. S. Army in South Korea; and older sister, Heather Brawdy, 22, of the home. He is also survived by his grandfather, Robert Varese, of Jamesville, NY; grandmother, Joan Kennedy, of Honesdale, PA; nephew, Joshua Brayden Brawdy, of Marietta, SC; and niece, Dakota Ryleigh Capps, of Marietta, SC.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Mary L. Varese; and grandfather, Carl Kennedy.
Relatives and friends may call Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer, 52 Main Street, Pelzer, SC. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Because of the overwhelming support shown to Brandon, the family requests that flowers be omitted and that contributions be made in Brandon's name to the Outdoor Dream Foundation, P. O. Box 802, Anderson, SC 29622.
Please share online condolences with the family and "Team Brawdy" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tbrawdy or at www.graymortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brandon Brawdy
megan fricks
April 23, 2013
</3 God will see you through the storm.
megan fricks
April 23, 2013
I love yo u guys, this guest boook is such a sweet thing. People really do care. :)
Hannah Page
April 22, 2013
I'm a student at Wren and the news hit me extremely hard. Your family is in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. All i ever heard of Brandon was amazing things.
Angie Crowe
April 21, 2013
Teri and Bret, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the SON shine warm on your face. God Bless you all.
Patti Thompson
April 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Brawdy family.May God guide you through this difficult time.
Ramon Middleton
April 20, 2013
Dear Brawdy Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. Such a young life has passed. But I find comfort in the hope of seeing loved ones like Brandon again in a world with no more pain. Please let me know if you need a listening ear and a shoulder.
carol sims
April 20, 2013
"Brandon & Family, You were in our heart's with prayer for some time at Washington Baptist church, And we will remember you for always.my heart was broken to read this news. But you are in God's arms now with no more pain" may God Bless this Family.
Doris Haney
April 19, 2013
Terri I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers will continue for you and Brett you had 14 wonderful years with him then two that brought more hurt than you thought you could handle but the Lord saw you through it and he will see you through this. May God bless
PAT & JOEY VAUGHN
April 19, 2013
I've known you since you were a little boy so sorry your life was cut short the world lost you but heaven gained you love you always.SO sorry Teri and Bret
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