Mr. Gary Brandon Porterfield, 40

Mr. Gary Brandon Porterfield, 40, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 9.
Brandon was born Dec. 21, 1984, in Hazlehurst to the late Gwen Hall and Gary Porterfield. He was a 2003 graduate of Jeff Davis High School. After graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving as an 11 Bravo Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division and the Rangers during the war in Afghanistan. Brandon was deeply patriotic and honored to serve his country. He loved working out and was known for his big heart, strength and resilience. Despite life’s challenges, he faced each day with determination and perseverance.
In addition to his birth parents, Brandon is preceded in death by his grandmother and the mother who raised him, Trellys Chavis Porterfield.
Brandon is survived by his son Max Porterfield of Hazlehurst; brothers Jake Porterfield (Amber), and Rusty Porterfield, all of Hazlehurst; friend Courtney Hulett of Hazlehurst; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Dec. 12 in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with the Rev. Ashley Tyree officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were Kody Nail, Kelly Labigang, Chad Chaney, Brandon Rowland, James Wilson and Brandon’s Thompson Hardwoods coworkers.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.