Brandon Smith

Brandon Nicholas Smith, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, May 27, and went to heaven shouting. He was born on Sept. 30, 1982, in Madison County, Tennessee, to Tammy Kelley Eison and Tommy Smith.
Brandon graduated from Hardin County High School. While in school, Brandon was a member of “The Pride,” Hardin County High School’s Marching Band. He was also a member of the concert band as well as the jazz band. During his high school years, Brandon went on two mission trips with the youth ministries of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Those trips inspired his love for missions. He especially loved the children and they touched his heart. The summer after graduation Brandon went to Chatsworth, Georgia, to take part in Global Youth Ministries as a youth leader, under the leadership of Roger Glidewell. He was able to travel to Hungary that summer. He later attended Union University and the University of Memphis.
Brandon served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy for six years.
He was a member of Love & Truth Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. His last request was for Jesus to be preached at his Celebration of Life service and for all of his family and friends to come to know Jesus as their Savior. In his life, Brandon believed he had done nothing at all, but Jesus PAID it all.
Brandon enjoyed playing the guitar and was an excellent cook. When his hospital stays were long and he only wanted to go home, he shopped for cooking essentials. He loved to try new foods and different cuisines. He loved to camp, hike and to hang out with his friends and family.
Brandon leaves behind his mother, Tammy Kelley Eison, and bonus dad, Frank Eison of Savannah, Tennessee; father, Tommy Smith and wife Shannon of Cordova, Tennessee; sons, Riley and Aiden Smith of Pensacola, Florida.
Brandon had a baby waiting on him when he got to heaven and he was so excited to finally see his child. His grandparents are the late Billy and Joyce Love Kelley and Robbie Smith and the late Van Smith of Sardis, Tennessee. A stepbrother, Thomas Reynolds and stepsister, Katie King of Bartlett, Tennessee. He is also survived by his best friend that he considered a brother since middle school, Alan Rainey as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brandon was beyond loved by his four fur babies, Jenny, Penny, Rosie and Tori. They miss him and they grieve with us.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make a donation to: Hope Lodge American Cancer Society, 718 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, or online at cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge.html
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday June 8, 1 p.m., at Love and Truth Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Scott Melson officiating.