Brandon McDonough
September 18, 2016
Brandon Robert McDonough was born April 9, 1986 in South Korea and arrived home August 28, 1986. He passed away September 18, 2016 at the age of 30.
He graduated in 2004 from Lincoln High School. While at Lincoln, Brandon was a dedicated wrestler, placing 2nd in the State Tournament in 2001, 3rd in 2002, 1st in 2003 and 3rd in 2004. In 2012, he was inducted into the Lincoln Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2014, he was inducted into the Lincoln Wrestling Alumni Hall of Fame. Brandon went on to attend Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island where in 2007, he earned All-American honors and won the New England Wrestling Association Championship for his weight class. In 2014, the 2007 Wrestling Team was inducted into the Johnson and Wales University Hall of Fame. Brandon enjoyed cooking, wrestling, football and spending time with his family and friends.
Brandon is survived by his loving parents, Bernard and Twyla McDonough; son, Talon; siblings, Hannah (Chet) Eginoire and Brenton (Amy) McDonough; nieces, Isabella, Aubree, Paityn and Parker; nephew, Max; grandparents, Duane and Margaret Gilbert and Dorothy McDonough; and a big loving extended family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Norma Jean McDonough.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home followed by burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ed & Mary Lou Boothroyd
09/21/2016
We were so very sorry to hear of Brandon's passing. It is always sad to lose a loved one, but it is especially difficult to lose one so young. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Ed & Mary Lou
Ron Shaffer
09/21/2016
Words can not express the sadness I feel at this moment having just found out of Brandon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.
Deb Snover
09/21/2016
Bernie & Twyla, Brent, Hannah, and all of the McDonough family. It is so very hard to come up with any words to describe how I feel about the loss of Brandon. A life lost way to soon. I hope you know that both Bob & I care very much about you all. I will always remember him and his many accomplishments. I wish I could be there for you but I know you understand.
Deb
Travis Snover
09/21/2016
Twyla, Bernie, Brent and Hannah my thoughts and love are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brandon was my best friend growing up and him passing away has left me feeling emptier. I will always cherish the awesome memories of our childhood friendship and through those memories he will always be carried with me. May you find solace in knowing that he is loved by many and will be missed very much.
Amy Halsted (Nichol)
09/21/2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Brandon was overall such a genuine human being and it was a pleasure to know him during our school years. Rest in peace.
Bill and Jodi Johnson
09/21/2016
Our hearts go out to you and your family Twyla. So very sorry for the loss of your son. He sounded like a very accomplished young man and I hope the happy and joyous memories you have of him fill your heart with joy and peace. May God have his hands on you during this time of grief.
Elizabeth Russo
09/20/2016
Bernie and Twyla,
All my love and prayers to you in these coming days.
Rosie Kingkade
09/20/2016
I'm so very sorry. Your family is in my thought and prayers.
Brian Allen
09/20/2016
You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. The McDonough Family has forever touched my heart, and for that I am truly grateful. My All-American, Brandon McDonough, I love you kid!!!
Marcy Johnson
09/20/2016
Condolences for the loss of your beloved son, Brandon. Twyla, we have met through Rachel and Tara Wirth, and my heart aches for you and your family.
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09/20/2016
To the McDonough Family, You are in our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all... so sorry to hear about Brandon.. Duke & Lea Stoler
Pen Hanson
09/20/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss!
Dillon Burns
09/20/2016
Although we didn't know each other in our adult lives, Brandon and I spent a lot of time together in High School. I hope you can find solace in his passing in time. Rest easy, Brandon.
Rick (Brother Lew) Lewis
09/20/2016
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 116: 15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of His godly ones." Praying for the family to experience God's comfort, mercy & grace as they move through the grieving process....I love you all. Rick Lewis