Branden Samuel

Branden Tyler Samuel, son of Jonica and the late Garret Paris, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident near Oelwein.

Branden was born on February 26, 1994 in Culpepper, Virginia to Jonica Todd. The family later moved to Wadena where Branden graduated from Valley High School in 2012.

After high school, Branden joined and was currently serving in the Army National Guard.

He recently worked for Webb Concrete of Independence.

Branden enjoyed life and loved helping people and making them laugh.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church of West Union.

He is survived by his mother, Jonica Paris of Wadena; four sisters, Brittney (Colton Redig) Paris of Waterloo, Aubrey Paris of Manchester, Kimberly Paris of Wadena and Andrea Paris of Wadena; grandmother, Marie Main of Centerville; two aunts, Stacy (Troy) Zielow of Des Moines and Amanda Main of Centerville; special friend, Baileigh Pauling; and many cousins great aunts, great uncles and many many friends.

Branden was preceded in death by his father, Garret Paris; grandfather, Norman Main; and great grandparents, Erwin and Maysel McCloud.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in West Union with Rev. Chris Ebbers officiating.

Burial will follow in Wadena Cemetery.

A public visitation will be held from 4 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union.

Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home of West Union.          45u45