Elijah Thomas Branton Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elijah Thomas Branton (Burnsville, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 22, 2025 at the age of 6. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather Danny Branton; and his great-grandparents, Jackie Mathis and Janice Wheeler. He is survived by: his parents, Paul Branton and Annie Branton of Spruce Pine, NC; his siblings, Layton and Huntlee Branton; his grandparents, Gail Branton of Burnsville, NC, Jarrod Autrey (Gelene) of Burnsville, NC and Renee Autrey (Shawn) of Burnsville, NC; his uncles, Hayden Branton (Peyton) of Mars Hill, NC and John Coleman of Burnsville, NC; his aunt Nicaela Austin (Brandon) of Burnsville, NC; his cousin Isaac Austin; his grandparents, Reba Mathis and Ronnie (Sylvia Autrey); and his great-grandparents, John and Joanne Blakeslee.

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