Brandon West, 33, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, after a long health battle. Brandon was deeply rooted in faith and nurtured under the spiritual guidance of his devoted pastors at New Beginnings Bible Ministries.

A graduate with honors from Pattonville Senior High School (Class of 2010), Brandon earned numerous academic awards and scholarships. He participated in building homes with Habitat for Humanity and later pursued higher education at St. Louis Community College, where he earned an associate degree. He went on to study engineering at the University of Missouri.

Brandon also traveled extensively through the Cultural Leadership program, cherishing moments like shaking hands with someone who had shaken Martin Luther King Jr.'s hand. A fan of Michael Jackson, Brandon frequently displayed his dance skills at family events.

Despite his health challenges, Brandon's generosity and kindness shone through. He enjoyed showering his family with gifts and performed acts of kindness for loved ones. Brandon found satisfaction in his career at QuikTrip and treasured memorable adventures with coworkers, such as exploring the Bahamas.

He leaves behind cherished memories with his beloved family dog, Barkley Charles West. Brandon was preceded in death by grandparents Morn & Edith Thomas and Ruth West; aunts Joyce Reed, Cossie Matthews, Janet Thomas, and Melanie West-Boyd; uncles Willie Mack Thomas and Otis West Jr.; and the family dog, Kobe Armani West.

He is survived by his parents, Todd and Sabrina West; sisters Brittney (Darius) Hagens and Blake (Derick) West-Brown; grandfather Mr. Otis West Sr.; aunts Diane (John) Minor and Crystal West; uncles Desmond Thomas and Byron West; nieces Micah West and DeMiyah Brown; and a host of extended family and friends.

In his honor, the "BDON Forever Foundation," dedicated to diabetic awareness, has been established.