Brandon Xavier Gadsden

Brandon Xavier Gadsden, 40, of Newberry, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2025. Born May 11, 1985, Brandon was the cherished son of Kenneth Gadsden and the late Zelda Williamson. Those who knew Brandon remember a life grounded in family ties and the quiet strength of someone who mattered deeply to those around him.

Family and friends gathered to honor Brandon’s life with visitation on June 11 and a Celebration of Life on June 12, 2025, at F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home in Newberry. The services reflected the care and respect of a community that counted him among its own and offered a chance for loved ones to share memories, comfort one another, and celebrate the bonds that endure beyond loss.

While public details highlight the briefness of his time, the messages left by those who mourned him speak to Brandon’s place in their lives— remembered in small, personal ways by people who watched him grow and by friends and family holding him close in memory. He is survived by his father, Kenneth Gadsden, and by the many relatives and friends who grieve his passing and carry forward his memory.

Brandon’s family invited remembrances and condolences through the funeral home and online memorial pages. In honoring him, those who loved him sought to celebrate the human connections that defined his life: family, friends, and the community that supported him. May Brandon’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him.