Brente E. Braden

On June 17, 2026, Brente went to be with the Lord, along with his parents, Mary, Daryl Sr., and his brother Daryl Jr.

Brente was born on September 4, 1979, to Mary and Daryl Braden of Rockford, Il. Brentes' family and friends suffered an unimaginable loss with his unexpected passing. Brente was a man unlike any other, unique. He was full of humor, warmth, and a love that was selfless and had the ability to wrap around anyone fortunate enough to have encountered him.

Brente stepped into the lives of his wife’s three daughters and embraced them wholeheartedly. Loving them, not as stepchildren, but as his own. He became a steady, comforting presence in their lives. They were able to depend on a laugh when it was funny, a hug when there were tears, and a safe place to land when they needed security.

Brente also became a grandfather (POPPA) to 6 grandchildren he adored deeply; his grandchildren knew him as the funny one, the gentle one, the one who was there from the day they were born, rocking them to sleep and kissing their pains away. All his grandchildren were blessed enough to be able carry on the simplest traits of their Poppa such as a simple shoe addiction onto loving unconditionally; they believed their Poppa had a heart big enough to hold the world.

Brente natural in his spirit had a way of making people feel valued, simply by being himself. Brente’s humor could brighten the darkest of days, and his compassion reached far beyond just his family.

Brente is survived by his wife Pamela Braden. Three daughters, Ericka, Jessika (Taylor), and Victoria. Six grandchildren Lillyana (Lillith), Isaiah (ZayZay), Jos’Lynn (Josie), Ezra (EZ), Cooper (2 door Coop), and Oliver (Oli).

Sisters, Latonya Scott, Charlotte NC, Parthene Williams-Bershell and Maria Berg.

Brothers, Robert (Pam) Berg, Anthony Berg.

Nephews, Jalen Braden, Daiques Brown, Michael (Serenity) Reese, and Jayquan Reese.

Nieces, Katelyn Berg, Taylor Berg, and Nevaeh Reese.

Aunts, Elder Barbara Williams, Gloria Mannery, Antigone Chandler, Vanessa Donahue.

Uncles, Roberto (Glayds), Harris, Malcolm (Sonya), Price, Matthew Simmons, Adam Williams.

Honorary siblings, Carmon Scott and Kari Scott-Horton. He also had a host of cousins, friends and special friends as well as his Mulligan’s Family.

Brente also had a few brothers by choice, Anthony Pearson, David (Whitney) Madero, Gerald (Lisa) Madero, Daniel Madero and Mario (The Chilean). These are men who always stood beside him, although not by blood but by loyalty, respect, and the kind of friendship that created an unbreakable family bond.

Brente was preceded in death by his grandfather's Robert E. Williams Sr. Henry Braden. Grandmothers Procula Simmions, Parthene Williams. Parents Daryl Sr. and Mary Braden. Brother Daryl Jr. Braden. Cousin Chester (Boonzie) Woods.

Brente leaves behind a legacy of love, Laughter and generosity that will continue to live on in every life he touched. Although his time with us ended far too soon, the impact of his presence will never fade.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on July 11, 2026, Beginning at 11AM with services to follow starting at 1PM. Family and friends will gather to celebrate the beautiful life of Brente who will forever be loved and missed.