Brandon James Hartman Jr. "Boo Boo"

Brandon James Hartman Jr. "Boo Boo" obituary, Bay City, MI

Brandon James Hartman Jr. "Boo Boo"

Brandon Hartman Jr. "Boo Boo" Obituary

Visit the Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City website to view the full obituary.

Brandon passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Ellington Township, Michigan at the age of 14. He was born on September 16, 2010 to Brandon Hartman and Santana Stone in Big Rapids, Michigan. He was a member of the Pokagon Potawatomi Indian Tribe and was very proud of his heritage. He loved playing video games, playing Call of Duty, riding the boonie bike, playing Pokémon, being outdoors and going fishing. Brandon was so proud of his mullet that he had been growing it out for years, many women were jealous at how natural his curls were. He enjoyed trying new things and cooking, Tacos were his favorite. He was the best protector, big brother and cousin, he loved his family.

Brandon is survived by his parents, Brandon Hartman Sr. and Santana Stone; siblings, Steven Gerard, Katelynn Hartman, Kaylie Hartman, Ariana Stone, Aleena Hartman, Leo Galbrith and William Galbrith; grandparents, Danny and Theresa Stone and Michael and Janice Coleman; great grandparents, George and Lois Parker and Gary and Betty Coleman; aunts and uncles, Roger (Elizabeth) Jones, Danielle Engler, MyKayla (Tyler) Liske, Brian (Debbie) Hall, Trista (Corey) Warren and Josh (Debbie) Stone; cousins, Aden, Austin, Tyler II, Brezlynn, Alyssa, Ian, Allison, Grace and Josephine and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Keith Hartman.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Pokagon Potawatomi Indian Tribe for their support throughout this difficult time. They also want to say thank you to everyone who has contributed to the GoFundMe page, every little thing helps.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the VFW in Baldwin MI, sermon by Pastor Bruce Whitney of Baldwin Congregational church. There will be a lantern send off for Brandon on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Bigelow Park at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made through this link for the GoFundMe account that has been started for Brandon. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-family-in-grieving-together?qid=3000f94d6a2bc933c6a9c55e98fdc208

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City

201 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706

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