Brandon W. Smith

Date of Death: August 14, 2011

Brandon W. Smith, 32, of Lafayette, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis.
He was born Jan. 29, 1979, in Lafayette to Sherri Walker Smith of West Point and Kim Smith of Phoenix, Ariz. He was a lifelong resident of Lafayette and attended Lafayette Jefferson High School.
Mr. Smith graduated from Ball State University in 2003 and had worked for IMI for the past 6 years.
On Sept. 4, 2010, he married Amanda L. Pyatt in Lafayette, and she survives.
He was a member of the Teamsters Union and was a Raiders Fan. He enjoyed grilling out, riding his Harley Davidson with family, friends and spending time with children and his dog.
Surviving with his wife are his mother, Sherri Smith (companion: Brian Luck) of West Point; father, Kim Smith of Phoenix; and a sister, Niki Smith of West Point.
Also surviving are a niece, Kayli Williams; nephews, Braydon and Jaxson Williams; grandparents, Larry and Maple Walker of Lafayette and Jim and Maridell Bailey of Lafayette; father-in-law, Lynn Pyatt of Wingate; and mother-in-law, Terry Pyatt (companion: Bobby Phillips) of Lafayette.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Service 1 p.m. Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Rev. David Long officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Romney. Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Were sending our deepest sympathy, and payers for the strength to hold on, to a family who has suffered a devastating tragedy. Our hearts break for your loss no words can ever express how sorry we are. Brandon was a great man who will be truly missed. Love Joyce and Michael Myers

Mandy,
Once again,im at a loss of words,nothing can be said or done to make the hurt,anger,or ""what ifs"" go away now. I lost twin daughters in Sept 2003 & although it wasnt my husband its still a loss that you didnt expect or ever want to go through. I wasnt close with Brandon but he was a high school class mate & most importantly a guy who was always so nice & friendly to me. My heart is heavy. You as well as Brandon,his family & yours will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers.
Take care!
Tasha

My name is Ken Kerr, I work at IMI at the Marion Plant. I worked with Brandon on the Windmills in Chalmers last spring. I am sorry for your loss, Brandon was a super guy to work with, we thought a lot of him. We had a lot of good times at work in Chalmers. We will miss him greatly. Once again we are so sorry.

The men from the Marion Plant that also worked with Brandon was Phillip Kerr and Mike Weber.

May God Bless You and Your Family.

How do I start but, by saying that I&m sorry for you lost. Brandon was a kind hearted friend from the time we first met at Miami Elementry. It had been some time since I had seen him until I ordered some concrete from IMI in Lafayette. To my surprise I looked and there was Brandon driving the truck. When ever I came home for work I asked if he could poor for me! As teenagers we were wild and crazy but, we always had fun.I knew back then Brandon was a true good man.I think now of all the fun and crazy times we had and are camping trips and rock concerts. We were there when the Grateful Dead had there last riot in 1995. I remember his first car that his mom gave him, it was the middle of summer and the car would over heat so we ran the heater on it to cool it off. I could tell stories for day but, they are probably better left untold for this. Brandon grew up to be a great person and I&ll think always about the fun we had. Once again I&m so sorry for you lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kim & Sherri,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My son Josh Trader informed me of the sad news. You&re in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie

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I will miss my neighbor and our discussions over mowing the yard and shoveling snow. I&ll miss his wave and seeing him walk his dog. My prayers are with Mandy and all the family. May God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. Your neighbor, Kay

Mandy, so sorry for your loss, I am thinking and praying for you and your family

We would like to send our condolences to Mrs. Smith and the family from the imi-Luray Aggregate Plant. We hope that knowing that there are many thoughts and prayers being sent their way, will help them in this time of sadness.

Mandy, I did not know Brandon but really enjoyed seeing your life with him through your photos on ""FB"". You could tell by the smiles on your faces how much you love one another and how happy you made each other and that you two were truly great friends as well. Words can&t exspess how sorry I am of your loss, You are a strong lady and you have so many friends and family that will be there for you. Stay strong and knkow that I am praying for you.

Very sorry to learn of your loss, so tragic for such a young, promising young man to be called onto heaven so soon. May the good Lord ease your pain.

Many Prayers,

Greg Hallenbeck

Sherry.......
I am so sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your loved ones. Find peace in knowing Brandon is in God&s hands and He is watching out for your family as well. In the name of our Lord Amen.

Matt Arnett

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.