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Brandon McRae Obituary

Brandon Terran McRae, 39, of Columbus, GA., entered the sunset of life on Sunday, December 21, 2025 on Fortson Road in Columbus, GA., as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The son of Reverend Theodore (Venus) McRae and Jocelyn Carter McGriff, Brandon was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1986 in Fort Benning, GA. Brandon was educated in the Muscogee County GA School System. He enjoyed listening to and making music, and spending time with his family & friends.
Brandon was preceded in eternal rest by his paternal grandparents, Reverend Dr. George E. McRae, Sr. and Constance Margaret McRae.
He leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Reverend Theodore (Venus) McRae, Palatka; Jocelyn Carter McGriff, LaGrange, GA; daughter, Karman Roach, LaGrange, GA; maternal grandparents, Pastors Cheryl (Charles) Sapp, Columbus, GA; brother, Billy Simpson, Nashville, TN; sisters, Kiesha (Alfred) Smith, Palatka; Artanza McRae, Atlanta, GA; Timisha Applewhite, Chicago, IL, Shayina Griffin, LaGrange, GA; aunts and uncles, Cheryl McRae, George E. McRae, Jr., Kenneth McRae, Kelvin McRae; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation of family and friends will be 4-6 p.m., Friday, January 2 at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity." Celebration of Brandon's Life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 3 at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Reverend Karl N. Flagg, Pastor. Brandon's father, Reverend Theodore McRae, is the eulogist. Online condolences: www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison Street, Palatka, Florida.

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Published by Palatka Daily News on Dec. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Brandon McRae

Dec

28

Wake

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary’s Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Jan

2

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel

2400 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177

Jan

3

Service

2:00 p.m.

Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church

4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177

Funeral services provided by:

Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel - Palatka

2400 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177

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