Branden Lee Hedrick, age 27, of Tipton, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  He was born in Osage Beach on April 13, 1994.

Branden attended elementary in Tuscumbia and Eldon and was later enrolled at Osage High School.  He was known to be quite the gamer, playing various video games, cards, and board games with his family and friends.  Branden took great pride in his grilling abilities and enjoyed making food for his friends.  Branden was an Asian culture enthusiast.  He found peace in fishing and listening to his favorite comedians brought laughter to his life.

He had a passion for music and expressed so many emotions through songs.  Branden will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, loyal spirit, gentle heart, and forgiving nature.

He is survived by his mother, Beverly Ann Hedrick-Teague and husband Davyjoe; father, David Brewer and wife Janice; siblings, Samantha Hedrick, Elizabeth Stockwell and husband Dillon, Bryan Teague, Dylan Teague, Domonic Teague, and Payden Teague; grandmothers, Paula Hedrick and Kathy Embry; nieces and nephews, Zoey, Dante, Emma, Jack, and Reed; and numerous aunts, uncles, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harold Hedrick and Gordon Embry and his aunt, Brenda Hedrick.

Visitation will be held from 12 (noon) to 2 p.m., with services immediately following at 2 p.m., on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia, with John Searcy and Mark Kessler officiating.  Interment will be held at Tuscumbia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Branden Hedrick Memorial Fund.  Contributions may be mailed to Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home, PO Box 206, Iberia, MO 65486.