Brandon Lee Cobern age 18 of Fayetteville passed away Friday at his residence.
He was a native of Lincoln County Tennessee and the son of Todd Cobern and wife Lisa and Dana Richardson and husband Mike both of Fayetteville. Brandon attended Lincoln County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his brothers Garrett Cobern, Ethan Jennings, Auburn Jennings, Trace Richardson who will miss his (Bran Man), sisters Alex Richardson, Katie Beth Fones and husband Casey and son Mason, grandfather Jerry Cobern and loving companion Anna Wood, grandmother Kay Haviland, step-grandmother Barbara Mason, step-grandfather Mike Mason, uncles Paul Keever, Chris Brown, Lee Mason, aunts Marrion Haviland, Amy Brown, Wendy Cooney, Brenda Mason, Laurie Lowrance and husband Devin, Guy and Lynda Cobern, cousins Jerry Cobern, Billy Cobern, Heather Smith and husband Jonathan, Will Smith, Sophie Smith, Matthew Haviland, Daija Amundsen, Nakoda Amundsen, Johnny Keever, Azia Keever, Joshua Keever, Michael Cooney, Riley Cooney, Courtney Ridings and husband Erik and Carson, Zach Mason, Austin Mason, Candace Williams and daughter Rayndall, Shelby Williams, Anna Kaye Lowrance, Carly Lowrance, Holly Lowrance, Taylor Lowrance and very special friends Misty Pickett and Jessica Wilson. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandmother Jane Cobern and uncle Johnny R. Keever.
Visitation with the family will be Monday from 4 PM until 7 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
11 Comments To "Brandon Lee Cobern"
#1 Comment By Marie Swearingen On March 11, 2012 @ 1:51 am
Dear Lisa, Todd, and Family,
During this time of immense sorrow I pray that peace will cup the heart of your family and hold it very gently. Brandon touched my heart and the hearts of many others. I will honor his memory with the knowledge that he has found eternal peace.
With love and respect,
Marie Swearingen
#2 Comment By Bill and Mary Rennie On March 11, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
May our God wrap his Loving arms around your family and embrace you during this difficult time.
God Bless You
#3 Comment By Dawn Keller On March 11, 2012 @ 10:09 pm
Lisa and Todd and all of Brandons Family,
My heart cries for you all. I only got to meet Brandon once but Carrie would always come home and talk about him and that kitten. She loved you all alot ! You all are so in my thoughts and prayers. If I can help in anyway please call.
#4 Comment By Judy Simmons On March 11, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
So sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
#5 Comment By Christi Howell On March 12, 2012 @ 1:04 am
I remember Brandon very well from Highland Rim. He was a very sweet and funny child. He had the most beautiful eyes. I am praying for comfort for you all. God Bless.
#6 Comment By Cindy Curtis Johnson On March 12, 2012 @ 11:42 am
He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3 ASV)
Words simply can’t address a pain so GREAT but God will give you the strength. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am here for the entire family, if there is anything I can do!
#7 Comment By John Hamner On March 12, 2012 @ 4:39 pm
Garrett:
I’m not sure if you remember me but I helped you when you decided to start at Motlow. Now that I am in Florida, I find myself writing you to express my sorrow for your family’s loss. While I did not personally know Brandon, many friends that did know him have spoken such kind words about him and I feel a loss that I never had the opportunity to meet him.
There is a commendation from The Book of Common Prayer (Episcopal Church) in which I find great comfort and confidence. I would like to share this with you at this time of great sorrow:
A Commendation for Brandon Lee Cobern
Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; In the Name of God the Father Almighty who created you;
In the Name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you;
In the Name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you.
May your rest be this day in peace,
and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your
servant Brandon. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
May God’s Peace embrace you and your family in the coming days and know that you, especially, are in my thoughts.
John Hamner
#8 Comment By Billy & Donna Miles & Family On March 12, 2012 @ 6:23 pm
Dear LORD please help comfort this family at this time.. We are so sorry for your loss.. GOD BLESS!!!
#9 Comment By Christy Bates On March 13, 2012 @ 5:03 pm
Dana, I’m so sorry to hear about your son’s passing. May God comfort you and all the family at this most difficult time….I will keep you all in my thoughts…….
#10 Comment By Bobby and Angela Reynolds On March 13, 2012 @ 7:16 pm
Todd/Lisa and Dana/Mike and Garrett….Our prayers are with you and your families. May God bless you all with peace, comfort and strength during this enormous trial you’re facing.
To all, we are SO deeply sorry for the loss of your dear son, brother, nephew, grandson, cousin and friend.
We send our love, sympathy and prayers.
God be with you and bless you forever!
Bobby & Angela
#11 Comment By Shawn Wolaver On March 21, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your sons passing. I did not know him & I do not personally know your family & frriends. However, I am a mother with a son & there are no words to express how much I love him. There are also no words to express the pain that would be in my heart if I lost him. I can’t say I know how you feel – only that I know how I would feel if I lost my own son. Rose Kennedy once said: It has been said, ” that time heals all wounds.” I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity , covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.
I agree with Mrs Kennedy. As I said, I do not know you personally but I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you & your family & friends not only during your time of loss, but forever.
Respectully, Shawn Wolaver