OBITUARY Brandon Earl Stephens of Sedgewickville, MO departed this life in Sedgewickville, MO on January 2, 2022, having reached the age of twenty-eight years, two months and twenty-nine days. Brandon was born in St. Louis, MO on October 4, 1993, son of Thomas Earl Stephens and Ronda Kay Stephens nee Trice. Brandon is survived by his parents, Thomas and Ronda Stephens of Sedgewickville, MO; by his grandparents, Earl and Margie Stephens of Arnold, MO; by his brothers, Scott Stephens and fiancé, Kelli, of Arnold and Jake Stephens of Sedgewickville; by his sister, Linsey Hadley of Fredericktown, MO; by aunts, uncles, great-aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ron and Janet Trice. He was a proud member of Laborer's Local 1104 out of Cape Girardeau, MO, working for Christy Industrial Services, doing refractory installation brick work, for about the last two years. He loved to hunt and fish and was proud of his Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Brandon was a kind and friendly man that had a heart bigger than his body. His friend's children would refer to him as Uncle B. What meant most to him was time spent with family and friends. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, great-nephew, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 7, 2022 and after 9:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the funeral home with Rev. Raymond Laramore officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union, MO.