Brandon Manuel Vela
Specialist Brandon Manuel Vela, 22, of Bacliff, TX, passed away on June 25, 2021 in Killeen, TX. Brandon was born on August 13, 1998 in Webster, TX to Victor and Melodie Vela. Brandon is a lifelong resident of Galveston County and was currently serving his country in the U.S. Army, Specialist, Charlie Company 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd ABCT.
Specialist Vela is preceded in death by his grandparents Sheryl Prather and Juan Vela; uncle James Vela. Brandon is survived by his loving parents Victor and Melodie; grandparents Mary Vela, Dennis Brewer and Sue Brewer; sisters Shelby Vela, Hanna Vela and Bailey Vela; aunts and uncles Martin Vela and his wife Michelle, Solow Vela, Juanita Vela, Ceri Domino, Tory Herrick, Isaac Brewer and wife Sharon and Ryan Bean; cousins Andrew Quintanilla, Anthony Vela, Nicholas Vela, Mario Rodriguez, Gabrielle Vela, Corey Herrick, Isabelle Vela, Johnathan Domino, Kamryn Littleton, Japheth Littleton, Lucas Vela, Audrey Brewer, Liam Brewer, Nolan Bean, Jackson Bean and Trevor Turner, along with many more extended family.
There will be a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 5, 2021 at Crowder Funeral Home, with a service to begin at 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Shrine of the True Cross, with burial to follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, TX. Pallbearers serving will be Nicholas Vela, Corey Herrick, Andrew Quintanilla, Anthony Vela, Johnathan Domino, Japheth Littleton, Clayton Tyer and Kamryn Littleton.
Brandon has touched so many lives and is loved by so many people. The world has lost such a beautiful soul but gained an Angel for eternity. Those dimples and that beautiful smile will never be forgotten! We love you Brandon, AKA Bubba, AKA Bud, AKA The Moose! Until we meet again sweet boy……..Fly High………
This child I have known since 2010. I remember him and his sister Baily coming in the hair shop where I was….both laughing and having fun….their mother was working in the shop…..I saw them grow up….I was always so happy to hear about their progress and that they were doing so well in school. Then Brandon went into the Army. His momma told me how happy and excited he was to serve his country. I was so proud of him. As I am of Baily his sister….I got the news of Brandon the other day from his sweet mother Melodie….I have yet to let it sink in that he is gone…. but I love this family so much and pray that something good comes out of all of this tragedy. God bless this child and his family….I love you all so much.
I did not know him.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be remembered.
Prayers to you all for comfort.
Brandon, your family misses you. We’re trying so hard to stand tall as you would want, but without you here it’s a little harder to laugh. Down here we’re sharing stories and resurfacing pictures of your happy face. I wasn’t as close to you as I wish so badly that I could have been. But I get to hear how happy you made everyone else around you. The angels above us are so lucky to have you and we are so lucky to have you as one, to watch over us. I constantly see your face when I close my eyes, I can hear you asking for another beer and yes… a nice room temperature bud light. I hope Heaven has everything you could ever ask for and more, it’s only fair. I’m going to do my very best to take care of your family as I know you would want that, from all of us. We love you so so so much, me and Andrew both. Xoxoxo
We watched Brandon grow up on Strawberry Court from the age of 10 to become an amazing young man that we too have been proud of through out the years. My heart hurts for you and the rest of the family upon hearing the news of Brandon’s passing. From my family to yours our most sincere condolences to all of you.
May God bring you His peace and comfort along with the courage to face the days ahead of all his loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today and the days to come.
Blessings,
The Jones Family
Bill, Dana, Kinsey, Ashten and Colby
My most sincere condolences Melody and Victor 🙏😇
Dear Melody, Bailey, and Victor,
I am so very sorry to only recently hear of the tragic death of Brandon, your beloved son and brother. Although words will never do justice for your loss and pain, please accept my deepest sympathies to all of you.
I recall fond memories of Brandon playing as a little boy at “Hair Artist” as Melody worked miracles with my hair. One special memory, is Brandon smiling and lovingly patting his Mom’s very pregnant stomach, saying to everyone, “my sister’s in there.”
Brandon had the most beautiful smile….and those dimples!
Blessings, Healing, Strength, and Love, Karla
MISS YOU BUBBA!!! A year has passed and life is not any easier, we still do not miss you any less, the pain is still excruciating… But what brings us joy is hearing how many people love you! You have left behind so much love! The amount of lives you have impacted in such a special way is so beautiful to see! You have left your heart all over this world! Every where we go someone knows you and has so many sweet things to say about you! Im so lucky God picked me to be your mom! I love you sweet boy….