Braunson Shane Nikita Mathias

Braunson Shane Nikita Mathias, received his angel wings on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Although he was only 14 months old, he left a huge impact on those who loved him so much.

He was born on September 10, 2021, the son of Noah Love and Alyssa Mathias.  He is also survived by his brothers, Brody Love and Kashmir Love; three sisters, Ava Miller, Paisley Miller and Novah Love; maternal grandparents, Chastity Mathias and Johnathan Mathias; paternal grandparents, Heather Osburn and Aaron Love; great-grandfather, James Ailstock; great-great grandmother, Helen Clem; honorary grandparents, Brian (Sharyl) Kanedy; uncle, Preston Mathias; aunts, Britney Miller, Myriah Stallsmith and special aunts, Jody Garcia and Lisa Clem; several cousins including his special cousin, Aria Mathias; and his “Skulls of Honor” family.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Diane Ailstock.

Braunson suffered from a very rare and life-threatening neurological disorder known as UBA5.  The family requests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to the Raiden Science Foundation for UBA5 gene therapy research.  Please send those donations to Raiden Science Foundation, 6107 SW Murray Blvd. #188, Beaverton, OR  97008, or online at www.raidenscience.org

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.  Memorial Services will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Bishir officiating.

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