Brandon Maurice Small, 34, was born on August 28, 1985. He was the second of four children born to Edward D. Small, Sr. and Casey C. Small.
Brandon departed this life on August 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Small and maternal grandmother, Barnie R. Morris.
Brandon was a life long member of Brown's Chapel A.M.E. Church, White Oak, Georgia, which he joined at an early age. He served in the church as a steward, honorary trustee, class leader, and was a very active church member. He was a diligent recruiter For Men Only (FMO) bible study and encouraged other men to attend to gain wisdom.
Brandon was a very proud father. He embraced fatherhood and worked hard to take good care of Brandon “BJ” and Braven . His sons were his motivation to be the best he could be and he took great pleasure in keeping smiles on their faces. He really loved spending time with his family and was known as the family comedian. He never met a stranger. He was a dedicated employee of the Atlanta Gas Light for approximately 13 years.
He was a 2004 graduate of Camden County High School, in Kingsland, Georgia. He loved playing football. He continued to play football through his senior year in high school and was a part of the 2003 Camden County High Football Championship team. Brandon also enjoyed the fashion of styling and profiling his cars that was his passion.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his two kings (as he called them), Brandon M. Small, Jr. and Braven M. Small; parents, Edward D. Small, Sr. and Casey C. Small; Siblings, Edward “Nard” Small, Jr., sisters, Latoya Small and LaTasha Small, Denerrick Chambliss; grandmother, Marguerita Small; five great great-aunts, Sarah Small, Louise Small, Mildred Small, Iona Small, and Daisy (Bennie) Weston, one great great-uncle, William (Catherine) Taylor; one great aunt, Barbara J. (Calvin) Weston; aunts, Jacqueline (Harry) Colsby, Alma Walther, Henretta (Buster) Lee, Wendy (David) Ramos, Saundra Flemings, Felecia Small (Earl), Amanda Johnson, Yolanda Ray; uncles, Eugene (Ella) Small, Bobby Small, Jack Small, Otis Small, Reuben Small, Eugene (Ella) Small, Kelvin (Phyllis) Drummond, Tracy (Kimberly) Drummond; godparents, Rickey and Tracy Butler; and a host of dear relatives and friends.
Remains will be viewed at graveside from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, one hour before time of service.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am, at Clinch Chapel Cemetery, 165 Owens Ferry Road, Tarboro, Ga.
* We ask that everyone in attendance, please wear your masks and respect the 6 ft. distancing, as we adhere to the guidelines set by the CDC and local Health Dept., to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.