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Brayden Luke Dehaven, 9, of Roanoke, passed away in a tragic accident on March 21, 2024. He was born on August 29, 2014, in Roanoke.
Brayden was a student at Crystal Springs Elementary School where he was on the honor roll and in the Art Club. He had a heart of gold and was said to have never met a stranger. Brayden would do anything for his friends and family. He looked up to his brothers more than anything.
He is survived by his mother, Tammy Dowdy Tiller (Carl Burchett); sister, Stephanie Tiller (Shane Byrd); brothers, Larry Tiller, III, and Nathan Dehaven; cousin, Mylah Johnson and nephew, Levi Byrd.
A private service will be held by the family.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
320 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1928

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