Braeden Michael Gurney Culpepper passed away suddenly on February 8, 2025, at his home in Decatur, Ms.

Braeden was born on April 8, 1992, and was the son of Mike and Lyn Gurney. Braeden attended Amite School Center in Liberty. Beginning in 2011, Braeden lived in multiple states typically working in some aspect of the medical or customer relations field. He added friends for life at each of his stops along the way. Braeden was an encourager and a source of joy to many friends and family he reached out to daily.

Braeden loved being at home and made his house with Justin a home. He enjoyed raising dogs, horses, and chickens. Braeden flourished in his job working from home with AEG Vision. His job allowed him to make a lasting impression on his work family and patients.

Braeden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ray Gurney, and Winbourne Sullivan. He is survived by his spouse, Justin, his parents, a brother, Josh Gurney, a sister, Natalie Deason (Slade), 3 nephews, Blaine Roshto, Zane Deason, Steele Gurney and 2 nieces, Aubree Ann Gurney and Willa Jane Deason. His two grandmothers, Willa Dean Gurney and Suzanne Sullivan, and Justin's parents, grandparents, and siblings.  He leaves behind numerous other family members and many friends who will miss his daily messages.

Visitation will be on February 16, 2025, beginning at noon with services at 3 pm all held at Brown Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Josh Gurney, Steve Ware, Austin Whittington, Slade Deason, Blaine Roshto and Corey Nettles.

If you wish to give a monetary gift, please send it to Brown Funeral Home, 901 MS Hwy 24, Gloster, MS 39638.