A Promising Life Cut Short

On April 7, 2008, the Jacksonville community was shaken by the untimely death of 20-year-old Brandon Re'Shad Upson. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brandon was known for his dedication and hard work, serving as a manager at Krystal, Inc. for a year. His early years were marked by active participation in Pop Warner Football, and he continued to showcase his athletic talents at First Coast High School. The sudden and tragic end to his life left family, friends, and the broader community in deep mourning.

A Family's Heartbreak

Brandon's passing was a profound blow to his family. He was the cherished son of June Upson and Albert L. Timmons, Jr., and a loving father to his daughter, Zakiah Upson. His close-knit family included brothers Le'Quan Thornton and Jamere Thomas, grandmother Carolyn Timmons, and grandfathers Clarence A. Upson, Sr. and Albert Timmons, Sr. The loss was compounded by the earlier passing of his great-grandmother, Ozella Washington, and grandmother, Gladys Washington Upson. The family's grief was palpable, as they remembered Brandon's vibrant presence and the joy he brought into their lives....Read More