DeAndre Rashad Braziel

DeAndre Rashad Braziel

November 28, 1992 – July 31, 2022

With love and light we raise up DeAndre Rashad Braziel to the universe for God’s keeping. DeAndre came into this world on November 28th, 1992, bringing bountiful joy to all who knew him. With a smile that could light up a room, DeAndre developed a keen understanding for how things work, leading him to become a skilled mechanic and jack-of-all trades. Dre worked for Acosta Door Installations and Roofing, and was attending DeVry University to pursue a degree in engineering.

DeAndre leaves behind his parents Amanita Braziel and Darrell Caradine, his brother and sisters Myisha, Leartis, and Kyenna Caradine, girlfriend Karly Hawthorne, daughter Kelani, niece Ariea and nephew Kalvin, numerous aunts and uncles including Emillio Acosta, Rose (Rickels) Bell, Madrone Braziel, Troy Porter, Robin Atchinson, Katrina Porter, Adrian Caradine, CeCe Caradine, Tonnetta Lowe, Doshia Caradine, and grandmothers Mary Caradine and Pam Caradine, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death and welcomed to the great hereafter by his uncle Oceana Braziel, grandparents Elon Rickels, Rick Braziel, and Carl Caradine, along with cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

DeAndre loved his family, and never failed to help someone in need. He loved to garden, soak up the sun, and would shine his light on the world with his love and good energy. He was dedicated to his long-time girlfriend Karly, passionate about helping his neice Ariea with her homework or building racetracks with his nephew Kalvin.

At 29 years old DeAndre was called back home to take his place among the angels to watch over and protect us. Forever shine your light upon us Dre, you are eternally loved and will be forever in our hearts.