Brandon Christopher Morrison affectionately known as “Bran,” will be remembered as a sweetheart to all. He will always be a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Yet, to some of the cousins, he was considered to be more like a brother. Bran was friendly, exuberant, intelligent, and much fun to be around. He would light up a room with his glowing smile.
Brandon was educated in the Philadelphia public school system where he excelled in all of his classes. He attended Gompers Elementary, BWAP Middle School where he was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, and University of Pittsburgh Titusville Campus.
Brandon was a multi sport player. He ran track, played baseball, basketball and football. Football was his passion. He played little league football in the Pop Warner League for the Wynnefield Hawks as a running back and defensive back. He was a star player with the team, and because of his tough, hard-hitting abilities he was nicknamed “Hammer.” The Hawks were the champions for the 95lb Division in the Bert Bell Memorial Conference in 1994. Some of Brandon’s teammates say that Bran is a legend…wow, if he heard that, it would bring that big smile to his face.
Bran enjoyed watching professional sports and his favorite team was the Buffalo Bills…“if they were winning”…and he would switch to the Eagles if the Bills were losing…there’s still hope. He would be so proud of his Bills this year!! He was a fan of the Phillies (GO BILLS). He also loved the Chicago Bulls; Michael Jordan was his idol. He wanted to soar in the air just like Mike. Brandon would only wear MJ basketball sneakers…he loved those sneakers. When the Bulls v Pistons played, it was always amusing to see how Brandon and Bryan would put on their team caps to watch the rival teams go at it. It was a fight to the finish…Go Bulls!
There are so many wonderful memories we have to cherish – another one that stands out is the time we visited the nursing home to sing Christmas carols to the senior citizens. We were all off pitch, but Bran’s low, flat key was so off, he had us laughing in hysteria, but the seniors were enjoying it…so much so that they asked us to keep singing and they were actually making requests.
As a teen, Brandon accepted the Lord as his savior and was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church in February, 1993. He joined Christian Stronghold Baptist Church in November, 2000. Brandon enjoyed speaking about the Lord even at a young age.
Brandon, our angel, departed life on this side of heaven to join up with other family members in a glorious reunion with the Lord. Although we do not understand why he left us at an early age, we trust God’s plan. One of the most treasured possessions we have is a heart full of loving memories that will last us a lifetime. We will miss him dearly, and he will always be to us, our “Forever Brandon.” “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Brandon leaves a legacy of love to: his loving parents, Chavela and Boyd (Settles); Charles and Elaine (Morrison); two brothers, Bryan (Shafeah), and Morrese; three sisters, Chamika, Syreta and Tanesha; five nephews, Bryan Caleb, Morrese, Jr., Tazjae, Cameron and Noah; one niece, Kayla; grandmother, Theresa (Mom-O); grandfathers, Harry and John; aunts and uncles, Pamela, Harriet (Sterling), Mina, Wilda (Herman); Johnny, Lee, Garry, Morris (Melissa), and Donald (Ramona), and a host of special cousins, great aunts and uncles, coupled with many friends.
Born on January 10, 1982.
