Branden Joshua Austin Kercheval, resident of Harrison, Ohio, passed away due to a heart condition at the age of 32 on December 14, 2016. Branden was born on April 19, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Melinda Austin. He graduated William Harrison High School in 2002. He worked in Construction and also in the food industry. Branden was an advocate for Human rights, was very creative with writing poems and enjoyed art and music. Branden was loved by all.
Branden was preceded in death by his mother Melinda "Mendy" (nee Austin) Kercheval.
Survivors include his grandparents Tom & Linda (nee Sullivan) Austin; siblings: Brianna Quinn and Bryden Kercheval; Aunts: Melissa (Kenny Barton) Austin, Angie Whitney, Patti Maddin; Uncle: Dick (Joanne) Austin; Special Cousins: Jake Whitney, Alexis Whitney; adopted father: R. Scott Kercheval; and many more family & friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 in Brater-Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine St., Harrison, from 5 PM until the time of the funeral service at 7 PM.
Branden was able to improve the lives of others through his gift of Tissue donation. Memorials may be made to LifeCenter Organ Tissue Donation Network, American Heart Association or to a Homeless Charity to help others. This maybe done at the visitation or by mailing your donation to the funeral home in Branden's memory.
Visitation
DEC 19. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Brater-Winter Funeral Home - Harrison
201 S. Vine Street
Harrison, OH, 45030
Celebration of Life
DEC 19. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Brater-Winter Funeral Home - Harrison
201 S. Vine Street
Harrison, OH, 45030
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