Brandon Ramon Tolson Jr.'s Obituary
Brandon Ramon Tolson, Jr. affectionately known as “Mook” and “Rocky” suddenly entered eternal rest on Sunday June 8,2025.
Brandon was born on February 11, 2004 in Washington, DC to Brandon R. Tolson, Sr. and Karen D. Taylor. He was one of four children from his father.
Brandon was brought up in a Christian home and attended church with his great-grandmother Ms. Ann. Brandon received his education through District of Columbia Public Schools, achieving many awards in Reading, Math, and Honor Roll throughout elementary, middle, and Student of the Month in High School. Brandon graduated from Ron H. Brown College Preparatory High School on June 18, 2022. His favorite subject was Black History. Brandon excelled in school and put forth effort with excellence and was very engaged. He shaped his very own perspective around topics, ideas, and was thoughtful about his responses during his great debate discussions. Brandon thrived at everything he put his mind to.
Brandon loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He was a fun-loving young man with a hilarious sense of humor and could light up a room with his infectious smile. He towered over everyone, and it seemed he would never stop growing. He cared for others deeply and always checked on his mom, siblings and friends; a bond that was inseparable. He was the glue that held them together.
When we reflect on Brandon’s life, we can not help but reflect on how he was a wonderful son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend and would have been a great father to his soon-to-be daughter Blaire. He was very inquisitive and was an old soul beyond his time. Brandon was very smart, had a heart of gold for helping others and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Michelle Tolson and James Richardson; paternal great-grandparents Yvonne T. Harrington; maternal great-grandparents, Russell and Shirley B. Robinson, Oswald P. and Annie R. Taylor; and one Uncle Damon Tolson.
Brandon Ramon Tolson, Jr. will affectionately be remembered as “Mook” and “Rocky” and the son, brother, nephew, cousin, soon-to-be father and friend to all that had the blessing and privilege to know him in such a remarkable life. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving parents Karen D. Taylor and Brandon R. Tolson, Sr; siblings two brothers Brenden and Brent Tolson and one sister Autumn Tolson; maternal grandparents Robin Taylor and Keith Robinson; paternal great-grandfather Vincent Tolson; aunt (Bunny) Ann M. Taylor-Craig (Terrell) and Ivy Tolson (Damon); great-aunts (Mich) Michele Y. Robinson, (Wink) Karen D. Snow (James), and Michelle Taylor; cousins Pernell Savoy, Domani Tolson, Dalon Tolson, and Xaria Tolson; best friend Timothy Blount; a special friend Domonique Eddy; godparents Paul Sellers and Michelle Bishop, and a host of relatives and friends.
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