OBITUARY
Nolan Brantley
November 18, 1992 – July 22, 2014
Nolan Carter Brantley, 21 of Mint Hill, North Carolina passed away July 22, 2014. Nolan was born in Charlotte, NC November 18, 1992 to Mark Brantley and Holly (Maybeck) Brantley. Nolan was a graduate of Butler High School and was Attending CPCC, while still working at east Charlotte Nissan. Nolan was a member of both Philadelphia Presbyterian and Elevation Church and had a passion for God family and friends. Nolan is survived by his siblings Nicole and Taylor Brantley. Family gathering will be held at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church 11501 Bain School Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227 Friday July 25, 2014, 6pm to 8pm also with a memorial service Saturday July 26, 2014 at 2:00pm,. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made Central Piedmont Community College Foundation, “In memory of Nolan Brantley to benefit the Math club.” P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte NC 28235 Arrangements are by McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel. 704.545.4864 www.mcewenminthillchapel.com
Services
- Visitation Friday, July 25, 2014
- Memorial service Saturday, July 26, 2014
REMEMBERING
Nolan Brantley
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RECEIVE UPDATESJuly 22, 2015
We love you all and pray for peace in your hearts from Jesus Christ the Lord. God be with you always.
Love,
Heather, Summer and Sierra
Melissa Hizy
July 20, 2015
Dear Mark and family, I still keep you in my prayers.
In sympathy and love,
Melissa 'Sis'
Nicole Brantley
October 10, 2014
On October 25th, I will be joining thousands nationwide for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. View my donor page here and support the AFSP in their suicide research, education, and prevention efforts by registering to walk, donating, or simply spreading the word. I am both honored and devastated to stand beside those touched by this issue after the loss of my dear brother. For Nolan. xoxo
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Brooke Boatwright
August 27, 2014
Baby,
I will forever be thankful for the magical year God blessed us with together. You taught me and showed me things I never knew. You gave me a happiness and a love I could only dream of. You may of said you were the lucky one but I have to disagree, I was the lucky one to have a man like you. Your heart was after God and it showed to the whole world. Every second we spent together I will forever hold in my heart until we can unite again in Heaven as soul mates and finish our forever. I miss our crazy, weird conversations about any and everything. You will always be not only my first love, but the love of my life, and I am the luckiest girl to be both of those to you. I miss your smile, your touch,your insane intelligence, your witty and sarcastic comments that had me fallen over laughing daily. Thank you for taking care of me then, and now as my guardian angel.
I love you Nolan Carter Brantley.
See you soon my love
~Your babygirl
Tammie Boatwright
August 27, 2014
Nolan......words cannot express how much we miss you and your beautiful smile and kind heart. You made our daughter Brooke the happiest girl in the world, you loved each other more than any of us ever imagined. You were like a son to us and we will always love you and have you in our hearts forever. We know you are still watching over our Brooke
Mary McDuffie
August 25, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Brantley,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your son Nolan. I pray that your fond memories of him will help to comfort you and that you find strength and peace as you go through this difficult time.
Mary McDuffie
English 12,Butler High School
Taylor Jones
August 20, 2014
Today has been a "Nolan day". We still catch ourselves in a daze thinking that this can't be true and ache when we realize the reality all our lives have took. You brought so much laughter and love to the 2 people who mean the world to me. Please be Rex's and Brooke's guardian angel while you are away in heaven. I don't understand why God has allowed this to happen but I pray that our finite understanding can somehow get clarity on Gods purpose for your life. We miss you Nolan. There isn't a day that goes by where we don't think of you and the memories we've all shared with you. See you soon.
Michael Miller
August 15, 2014
I had no words that day. So, I turned to math. -- In the registry book, by Kathy's and my name I put the symbol for the Greek letter phi (capital O with capital I over it); in math this symbol stands for the golden mean, also called the divine proportion. -- It is the “irrational” number used by sunflowers and leaves… it is very common in nature. However, it defies our abilities to quantify it. It goes on and on and on. -- It's how the sunflower knows how much to turn to create the next seedpod so that it all comes out perfectly. -- The golden mean is used to create harmonious balance in plants and architecture and music. It is a way to take that which is given to you and turn it into a never-ending wondrous thing. -- This was my secret message to Nolan. -- In the Beatitudes, from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, when He talks about how blessed are the poor in spirit, the meek and those who hunger, at first it seems counter-intuitive. How can these burdens, weaknesses and poverties be turned and bring one closer to God? -- I take from it that suffering can be worked and molded (on and on and on) and steel the soul so that it may witness this great and wondrous existence… and become a beautiful thing. -- Nolan will, or already has, found the golden mean in all of this… and the enlightenment he gains will help him make his sunflower.
Ruth Ava Lyons
August 12, 2014
Dearest Nolan, I will light a yahrzeit candle and we will see the flame of love burn bright for you to see wherever you are in the universe...with our hands reaching out to your spirit always.Mark and Holly,Nicole and Taylor we can only hope that your life of full beautiful memories will comfort you in the dark pit of your sadness. Our hearts send you embraces.
Crystal and Hugh Pafford
August 12, 2014
Mark, Holly, Nicole and Taylor:
You have been in our thoughts and prayers for the last three weeks. We look forward to a visit when you are ready.
August 11, 2014
Mark and family, I was saddened to hear of you losing your son Nolan. I never met Nolan but from reading all these passages from others he sounded like an extraordinary son, friend and co worker. We hope that you will find light at the end of this tunnel and one day will be at peace. So very sorry for your profound loss of Nolan.
Warmly, Valerie and Harry Wiebler
Pamela Hunter
July 31, 2014
Loving thoughts and prayers for Nolan's family and friends. May you find peace in your cherished memories.
The Cooper Family
July 29, 2014
Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May God provide peace and comfort for you each day.
Joetta Canaan
July 29, 2014
I have been trying to find words that to express my sorrow at your passing but I can find none. I can only say that I thought of you not only as Logan's friend but a part of our family. You were full of humor, laughs and good times. I can only hope that your family feels some comfort in knowing that it is not only them that will miss you but everyone's life that you touched is also missing you and will forever. RIP Nolan
Ursula Hlavacek
July 29, 2014
Mark and Holly and family - I want to extend my sincerest sympathies for your tremendous loss. Words can't help the pain you are feeling, but want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I believe you will all be together again sometime.
Yo Osborn
July 28, 2014
Holly, I can't begin to imagine the pain you are going through with the loss of your son. Just know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. (((hugs)))
Sally Sale Grooms
July 28, 2014
Mark and Family - the Sale Family is so sorry to learn of Nolan's passing. Our love and prayers.
Casey Strickland
July 28, 2014
Brantley family,
Words cannot describe how sorry I am to hear about the passing of Nolan. I have many memories with Nolan from elementary to middle school at Queens Grant and high school at Butler. He always had a huge smile on his face and made goofy jokes that made everyone laugh! But Nolan also had a big heart. I remember on the first day of high school we spotted each other across the cafeteria (looking lost as ever coming from small QG where we ate lunch in our classrooms) so we sat together everyday of our first semester. It is safe to say Nolan made a huge impact on everyone he encountered in his life and there is no doubt that he will be looking over everyone in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Long
July 28, 2014
Dear Brantley, So sorry that you have lost your beloved Nolan, he was a joy to work with. He would stop be my desk and say some smart remark and laugh and walk off. I had to laugh every time> he will be greatly missed.
Sheku Syed
July 27, 2014
My heart breaks for your loss. I am praying for you all. Nolan is in heaven and in peace. May God keep His hand on your family.
Darin & Kim Gillespie
July 27, 2014
We remember sweet Nolan when our kids were little, back in the Idlewild South neighborhood.
We're so sorry & brokenhearted to hear of your loss.
We continue to pray for you all.
Peace of Christ to you.
Cheryl Provost
July 27, 2014
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God uphold you and give you comfort during this difficult time. You are in my continual prayers.
Sabrina Smithey
July 27, 2014
Thinking of your family, I pray that you all find comfort in one another and your precious memories of Nolan.
Becky Brown
July 26, 2014
Our prayers and sincere sympathy to everyone in the Brantley family. We have fond memories of Nolan as a student at Queen's Grant. May God enfold you in His loving arms today and forever.
Lindsey Baker
July 26, 2014
Nolan had a beautiful soul and filled the room with laughter and smiles, you could always count on him to brighten your day. I remember the very first day of freshman year, he was the first person to reach out and talk to me. You are loved and will be greatly missed.
Brenda Godfrey
July 26, 2014
To the Brantley family thoughts and prayers are sent your way during one of the saddest times. Remembering he is with God is your comfort zone and memories will fill your hearts and head, God Bless you all at this time..
Courtney Briers
July 26, 2014
I remember nolan being funny and knowing him in middle school always the class clown and always kept me laughing and will be in our hearts for ever. Never a dual moment when nolan was around . I can't imagine what the family is going through you guys are all in my prayers and we will see him again one day in heaven.
Keith Brantley
July 26, 2014
Mark, wish I could say something that you haven't heard 1000 times already. I find it so hard to believe that Nolan has left us. My deepest regret is that we weren't able to spend more time with each other. I'll miss those summer vacations in Fernandina. Stay strong.
July 26, 2014
Holly, Mark, Nicole & Taylor, We are so sorry for the loss of Nolan. We remember the days gone by when he was just a sweet, shy little boy and know that you must miss him terribly. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With our love and deepest sympathy,the Zwick family.
Casey Hearrell
July 26, 2014
I went to elementary, middle, and high school with Nolan and he was hilarious. He always had a way of making me laugh and he never judged me when many others did. One of my favorite memories of Nolan was when he tried to teach me to skateboard at a party in middle school. He showed me how to do a trick, so I wouldn't get hurt and in the process he ended up hurting himself. I fell on the ground laughing after the skateboard hit him. Nolan had a beautiful personalty and I feel blessed to have shared those small memories with him. His family will be in my prayers often. I loved Nolan and I will looking for him when I get to heaven.
Janet Danner
July 26, 2014
Holly and family.Nothing I can say will make you feel better. I hope that with time your memories of Nolan will help heal your hearts. My thoughts are with you.
Marquise Mazon
July 26, 2014
Nolan Brantley I miss you Kid, Seems just like yesterday you called me to check on me. Yes I know it was last week, that being said never got to say thank you. I Pray for you and your family. Rest in peace #YoungNolan I will miss your jokes bro...
Vince Campbell
July 26, 2014
If there is truth to the theory that we are reincarnted and begin a new life in a new body, then Nolan was a comedian in his past life. I'll always remember you for your infectous smile, wit, and the most ridiculous vine videos I've ever seen. I'm smiling now just thinking about them. Rest in paradise my friend. My prayers are with your friends (especially those at ECN) and family. I hope Heaven is ready for you. Gone too soon, but God has a plan for you.
July 25, 2014
Mark, Holly & family,
I am so saddened to hear of Nolan's passing. I remember him from when he was just a cute baby just home from the hospital. It is a comfort to know he had Christ in his heart. Praying for the Brantley's.
Becky Webb, (Mars Hill)
JoAnn & Terry Ennis
July 25, 2014
Hollie, Mark & family, my heart is deeply saddened by Nolan's passing. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. It seems like yesterday that our boys were in scouts and school together. He had a lot of friends that cared for him. Just know that is will be well taken care of in Heaven , and memories of the good times will live forever in your heart
Elizabeth Hood
July 25, 2014
I remember Nolan as that goofy kid in school who would always bring a smile to your face. I was blessed to know him throughout middle school and some high school. Always had a smile on his face. God has gained a beautiful soul.
To the Brantley's I cannot imagine the pain you are all enduring. All I can say is that memories of your son will live on. I know all of us from Queens Grant back in the day will keep him in our hearts. He is truly loved by many.
Rebecca Cody
July 25, 2014
Holly, I was so sorry to hear from the UCC yesterday and wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and my heart.
Michelle Wann
July 25, 2014
Your family will be deep in our prayers, hearts, and thoughts. We are so deeply saddened for your loss. I pray you are comforted by His unending love.
Taylor Bunch
July 25, 2014
You were such an amazing friend and so kind hearted. I'll never forget you or the memories we made. Praying for the Brantley family during this tragic time.
Alex Stanley
July 25, 2014
Nolan, you were such an amazing person inside and out and one of the funniest guys I knew. I will never forget you and my prayers go out to your family and friends.
Laura Tucker
July 25, 2014
Saddened to hear the news about Nolan. He was my student at CPCC this past spring semester. Nolan was an excellent student and an all-around great guy.
July 25, 2014
Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. I am in your exercise class at the Levine Senior Center. It is such a heartbreaking occurrence. I can't imagine what I would do if this happened to me. Nolan will always be with you in your heart. He may even visit you in your dreams. He has his "angel wings". Carol Miller
Melissa Sward
July 25, 2014
Dear Brantley Family,
I remember Nolan from QG and from the times he spent hanging with Tucker. They are fond memories of his humor and uniqueness. Our hearts have been heavy with sadness since we heard the news and we have prayed diligently for God to help you on this journey of grief with His comfort, peace and understanding. You are not alone, your beautiful son impacted the lives of many and he will be forever in our hearts and memories.
With love, The Sward Family
July 25, 2014
Mark, Holly, Taylor and Nichole
Having known all of you for over twenty years, my heart and soul is with all of you. I pray that god will bring each of you peace and comfort at this time. I love you like a family.
Sincerely,
Teresa Young
Sarah Rodkey
July 25, 2014
Prayers go out to the whole family. Nolan had such a passion for life. He could walk into a room and instantly illuminate it. It's truly amazing how influential he is to others. He lived life to the fullest and is a great example to others of how we should live our lives. RIP Nolan
July 25, 2014
May the wonderful memories of Nolan help us all come to terms with our grief. Let us find comfort and lasting support in GOD, family and friends. HE and they will help lift us and provide us strength as we come to terms with this tremendous loss. May we all find strength knowing that Nolan has found peace and happiness, providing his warm, loving smile and generous heart to those that have passed before us.
Connie Thomas and Bridget Wells
Shannon Jamison
July 25, 2014
My son was born 11/9/he passed away 7/28/14 my heart aches for his family. Praying for the family and friends.
Mark Puckett
July 25, 2014
Scientist say that we are made up of stardust. I like the notion that all of us have some sort of the "cosmos" within. Nolan was like a "bright star" that shone his light on so many. Sadly, some brilliant stars fade away before their time and we are left with too many unanswered questions and regrets. Thank you for being my student, my son's friend, and a loving and compassionate friend to so many.
So, come December, when I go outside and gaze at the night sky, I will look up and find a bright star in the heavens....and think about you!
Trina Knight Sparnell
July 25, 2014
I cannot find the "right words". Know our thoughts and hearts are with you. Trina (Robbie, Amie & Nerissa)
July 25, 2014
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of Nolan....may he be forever in your hearts and may God's love envelope you all through this most difficult time. Love you all, The Daltons
Emily
July 25, 2014
He was a true light of God on this earth. My prayers are with you all!
July 25, 2014
Nolan, you were a young sweet intelligent man. I will miss your big smile.You will never be forgotten and may you rest in peace.
~ Tina Borgstrom
Kaci Burgos
July 25, 2014
I am deeply saddened by this loss. My heart goes out to you both, Nicole & Taylor. Be comforted now by the memories and the strong love that was ever so present in your lives. Thoughts and Prayers coming your way!
Jill Epple
July 25, 2014
Holly, Mark, Nicole and Taylor,
In my heart, I will always remember Nolan as the cute little brother who ran around with the crew of kids in the old neighborhood. Those were good times. My heart breaks for your loss, and I am holding you close in my prayers.
Marilyn Hipp
July 25, 2014
Prayers for piece and comfort for Nolan's entire family during this sorrowful time in your lives. There are no words to express the pain Nolan's ECN work family has experienced learning of his untimely death so I can't imagine your pain but I pray that God will comfort you all. We all loved and adored him with all our hearts and there is a huge hole left at the dealership. Nolan will always be remembered and NEVER forgotten.
Carm
July 25, 2014
My prayers, deepest sympathies and compassion go out to all. Nolan, your spirit, smile and personality will be remembered. I find and share my comfort that comes from Psalm 139:1-2, Romans 10:13, Romans 8:38-39.
JJ Briceno
July 25, 2014
The Brantley's,
Having grown up just a few houses down from you, you guys are like my second family. I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. I do know that Nolan loved his family and adored his big brother, Taylor. My prayers and thoughts will be with you forever. I am always here for you.
Rocky Kreigh
July 25, 2014
Praying for my good friend Nicole, her brother, and her parents. May your memories of Nolan bring you peace and give you strength.
kelly tirey
July 25, 2014
God bless to everyone hurting, this is so sad.
Brad
July 25, 2014
Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. But I rather believe than time is a companion who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important how we lived.
Lisa Houston Fry
July 25, 2014
Mark, Holly.Taylor, Nicole and all of Nolan's family,
My heart is heavy and I am deeply saddened. You are in my prayers. Peace be with you all.
Marilyn Hipp
July 25, 2014
I'm the HR Admin at ECN and when I first met sweet Nolan, I started calling him "whistle britches" because one day I couldn't remember his name. He said he felt special because I had given him a nickname. I knew his employee number by heart because he was always forgetting to clock in or out so he would come in to my office and have that wonderful smile on his face, and I would say "ok whistle britches, you didn't clock out yesterday, did you? And with that infectious smile he would say NO!" He was forever forgetting to clock, but I didn't really mind fixing his time because I just loved him and could never get upset with him. I know you all know how wonderful Nolan was, but just know that his ECN family adored him and have been grieving since we got news Nolan had died. He held a very special place in my heart and always will. I will love him forever.
I am praying as hard as I can pray for you all...praying that you find piece with losing Nolan way too soon. I pray that God will take some of your pain away...a little each day.
We all loved that fellow and will miss him forever.
Debbie & Stuart Smith
July 25, 2014
Taylor, there are few hurts as deep as loosing your brother. Hugs and love to you and your family. Prayers for peace knowing Nolan is resting in Our Lord.
The Barnett Family
July 25, 2014
Our hearts goes out to your family during this difficult time. May God provide you comfort in your time of need.
July 25, 2014
You will always be remembered Nolan. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Estep
July 25, 2014
Words cannot express the sympathy and compassion extended to you and your family. May God lift you out of this tragedy and allow you his comfort and healing powers in the days that lie ahead.
Deb Estep
Taylor
July 25, 2014
Nolan, I will miss your charisma and smile. You were such an outgoing young man with the best personality. I will treasure the memories and good times. You will not be forgotten! I pray for your family and loved ones during this hard time.
Kathy Benton
July 25, 2014
May your wonderful memories help get you through this difficult time and know that friends are praying for comfort for this family.