Brandon Glenn Erwin

October 17, 1972 – November 7, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of Brandon Glenn Erwin, 53, of Fort Worth, Texas, who passed away at his home on November 7, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1972, in Okinawa, Japan, to his father, Alvin Erwin, and his late mother, Mary Ann (Dunnagan) Erwin, while his father was stationed there in the U.S. Army.

He grew up in Arlington, Texas, where he attended Martin High School and formed lifelong friendships that would shape the rest of his life. Brandon had a way of making people laugh—whether with a perfectly timed joke, a quick one-liner, or one of his legendary stories—and he never stopped staying connected to those who mattered most. His booming laugh and sharp wit were matched by an incredibly kind and loyal heart. When friends were struggling, he would always reach out with a thoughtful note to remind them they weren’t alone.

Friends fondly remember those early years after high school, when Brandon helped hold their group together through hard work, humor, and a shared sense of adventure. Whether staying up all night loading trucks, improvising solutions to impossible tasks, or shrugging off challenges with his signature, “It’ll fit,” Brandon turned everyday chaos into stories people are still telling decades later.

For more than three decades, Brandon served as the devoted—and often hilarious—commissioner of the “Hematomas” Fantasy Football League, a 34-year tradition that began with a handful of high school buddies and grew into a lifelong brotherhood. His leadership kept friends connected through every stage of life, and the annual draft was never just about football; it was about laughter, friendship, and the kind of stories only Brandon could inspire. Those relationships meant the world to him.

Brandon loved music—whether singing and strumming his guitar or hijacking the digital jukebox at his favorite watering hole, he made sure everyone within earshot got a taste of his playlist (whether they wanted it or not). He loved to bowl and to debate the finer points of WWE wrestling like it was an unscripted contact sport. He would aggressively cheer—and, when necessary, loudly curse—his beloved Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, whether in-venue or sitting in front of his TV. Though fiercely loyal to his Texas teams, Brandon rarely tolerated anyone who wasn’t a hometown fan—except himself, thanks to his devotion to the Toronto Blue Jays (a World Series win would have been a much better story here.) He was also a proud superfan of the Worcester Red Sox mascots—and even drafted ideas for a new mascot, just in case they ever needed a 5th.

While he could talk sports, mascot dance moves, and music all day, one thing was clear: as the oldest of five siblings, Brandon naturally knew everything—and, according to him, was never once wrong. It was a role he embraced with confidence, humor, and a touch of big-brother authority that no one could quite challenge (though plenty tried).

Brandon is survived by his longtime partner, Cathy Oliver of Fort Worth; his father, Alvin Erwin, and his wife, Connie, of New Braunfels, Texas; his siblings Brent Erwin and wife Angie of Scottsdale, Arizona (and their children Ben, Lucas, and Max); Barrett Erwin and partner Suizee Bailey of Worcester, Massachusetts (and daughter Reece Erwin); Kaitlyn “Kate” Erwin of Houston, Texas; and Sam Erwin and partner Daniella of Boulder, Colorado. He is also survived by his 96-year-old grandfather, Jim Dunnagan, of Fort Worth, along with a large and loving extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins—and a wide circle of friends and his beloved “league family,” who will forever hear his laugh in the background of their stories.

Most importantly, Brandon loved his children, Luna and Jesse Erwin of Toronto, more than anything in this world. His devotion to them was unwavering, and he treasured every song sung, every guitar strummed, every game played and every ball bowled with them. Though his passing was sudden, his love remains a constant presence in their lives, guiding them, comforting them, and cheering them on as they continue their journey. Luna and Jesse will always carry a part of him with them—in their smiles, their triumphs, and every memory they hold dear.

A memorial service celebrating Brandon’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, at Everman Cemetery on E. Enon Ave in Fort Worth, Texas. Friends and family are invited to share stories, music, and memories of a man whose humor and heart left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that friends consider making a donation to a charity of their choice, in honor of Brandon—and to celebrate the laughter, music, and good times he shared with everyone around him.