Brandon Deshun Browner, age 43, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Brandon grew up in Habersham County and dedicated his life to sports (Go Tarheels). He was a devoted coach to many and sought to inspire the next generation of athletes and young men. Brandon coached and played on many sports teams in his lifetime, influencing countless lives in the process. Most recently, he coached football at Two Rivers Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee, and helped organize a men’s softball team on which he also competed.
Brandon worked as a paraprofessional at Murrell School in Nashville, where he was affectionately known as Coach B. He was a loving father to his two children, Brannon and Bryona Browner. Brandon had a great sense of humor and was an animated storyteller. His infectious laugh never failed to put a smile on people’s faces.
Born on July 16, 1979, in Demorest, Georgia, he was a son of JL and Betty King Browner. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Brandi Browner and mother, Betty King Browner. Brandon leaves behind his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Browner; two children, Brannon and Bryona; father, JL Browner; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Lynn Browner; nephews, Brison and Brett Browner; niece, Brisa Browner; and great niece, Brea Browner.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Pastor Marlon Mimbs officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm EST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to any Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
