Theodore Vincent Braxton

BRAXTON Theodore "Ted" Vincent Braxton, 22, died on May 28, 2011 in his hometown of Hilo, Hawaii. He was killed by a drunk driver while riding his moped. Ted was born May 16, 1989 in Chicago, IL. He spent his childhood in Richmond, IN, Green Bay, WI, Columbus, OH and Huntingdon, PA. Ted graduated from Huntingdon Area High School in 2007 where he swam for the swim team, sang in the choir, and performed in the musicals Joseph and The Music Man. Ted moved to Hawaii in 2007 to go the University of Hawaii-Hilo. He found his first residence at a commune for the circus arts where he impressed his soon-to-be close friends by performing with juggling sticks. He studied music, philosophy, and sustainable agriculture. Ted played piano, guitar, drums, harmonica, and many other instruments. He was a reporter for the university newspaper, sang in the university choir, and performed in theater events. He was a member of the Stargate theater troupe. Ted is survived by his mother and father, Sarah and Donald Braxton; brother, Sam; and sister, Grace. Ted's grandparents are Wayne and Jane Vincent of Richmond, IN, Lara Braxton-Robertson of Columbus, OH, and Donald Zimmerman of Spruce Creek, PA. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held in Hilo, HI on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Ted's adopted home, the circus arts commune Bellyacres. In Huntingdon, a service will be held later in June. Memorial gifts can be made to the Ted Braxton Creative Arts Fund c/o Donald and Sarah Braxton, 2200 Taylor Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652.