ATHENS — Brandon P. LaBonte, 26, of Athens, left this world on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.
He was born Aug. 25, 1988, in Morgantown, W.Va.
He is survived by his parents Glen and Mikki Putman, of Coolville; his twin brother Derrek LaBonte; brothers Charlie (April) LaBonte and Jason Putman; sisters Alex Putman and Brittany (David) Brooks; and grandparents Chuck and Nancy Hupp, Jim and Ruth Putman and Pauline LaBonte. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and close friends.
Brandon was on the board of directors of the Athens Photographic Project and hosted the Feed the Peaceful Free meal program in uptown Athens. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, attended Federal Hocking High School, graduated from ECOT and belonged to many other groups in the Athens area. Brandon was a free spirit who enjoyed photography, writing, and sharing poetry and traveling. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Sandy Atkins
September 18, 2014
Mikki, I am so sorry for your loss. I know sometimes things happen that don't make any sense why.(Tony's mom)
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Funeral services provided by:
White Funeral Home (White_Schwarzel) - Coolville2817 Fifth Street, Coolville, OH 45723

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more