BRANDON KEITH ETHRIDGE

Mr. Brandon Ethridge, 23, of Belton, MO passed away on January 30, 2014. Brandon was born July 20, 1990 in Kansas City, MO and was brought home to and raised in Belton, MO. Brandon was the fourth child and oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Linda Ethridge. As part of a large, loving home, Brandon's first friends were his sisters and brother, with whom he was very close. He grew up attending school in Belton through high school, but went on to graduate from Raymore-Peculiar High School. He had no shortage of friends, with his megawatt smile and intimate nature; he was a close confidant and strong shoulder to all who were close to him. Most recently Brandon had begun taking classes toward a college degree with a desire to become a history teacher. Brandon had a deep love of music and spent many hours listening to, writing and even producing his own songs. Brandon's deepest love and heart-center was his two-year-old son, Collin. He was a natural daddy who glowed with pride anytime his son was near or mentioned. Brandon left us all much too soon and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his son, Collin Michael Ethridge; Mother and Father, Dean and Linda Ethridge; Sisters, Nicole Carroll (Derek), Stacy Ethridge, and Deana Ethridge; Brother, Ryan Ethridge; Grandfather, Kenneth Ethridge (Shirley); Nephew, Logan Baysinger; many cousins, including Tommy Kirkpatrick and J.W. Kirkpatrick; a multitude of aunts, uncles and other extended family; as well as many beloved friends. Services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm with visitation from 5-7 pm. Graveside services and interment will take place on Tuesday at 1 pm, Mission Ridge Cemetery, Urbana, MO. In lieu of flowers, an education fund has been established through Bank of America under the name Collin Michael Ethridge.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278