Comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley shared funeral preparations for his eldest son Brandon’s home service a few days after breaking the news of his death. Brandon Smiley passed away on Sunday at the age of 32. according to his father’s Instagram post.
In the description of a video he shared on Instagram, Rickey Smiley wrote, “I lost my oldest son this morning #BrandonSmiley.” Please pray for my son’s daughter Storm, his brothers and his mother Brenda; I am OK. There was no immediate report of a cause of death.
Brandon Smiley, a stand-up comedian himself, appeared on TV One’s reality show ‘Rickey Smiley For Real’.
A day after Ricky Smiley returned to his self-titled morning show and discussed his current situation, his challenges with processing and all the fond memories he cherishes, the news of Brandon Smiley’s funeral was announced Thursday.
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He shared some of those memories, expressed gratitude to certain people, and thanked his brotherhood before sending a final message to anyone who would help him: Go out and serve.
Ricky Smiley’s Son’s Funeral
Brandon’s funeral details were tweeted Thursday by Rickey Smiley.
#BrandonSmiley pic.twitter.com/RNRbDh6Ued
— Rickey-Smiley (@RickeySmiley) February 2, 2023
On Saturday, it takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, where Brandon used to live. It will also take place at Kingston’s First Baptist Church at noon local time or 1pm EST. The officiant of the ceremony was announced as Pastor TN Miller of First Baptist Kingston Church.
After a public viewing on Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time, the funeral will take place on Saturday. Brandon will be buried in Birmingham’s Forest Hill Cemetery following the ceremony. For those who wish to pay their respects but are unable to attend the funeral in person, it is expected to be streamed live online.
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