Braxton Edward Canterberry

Braxton Edward Canterberry

Braxton Edward Canterberry, 20, of Brilliant, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Braxton was born in Winfield, Ala., on March 7, 2006. Braxton was the grandson of Edward and Joan Canterberry and the son of the late Brent Canterberry and Brandy Osmer Mitchell.
A 2024 graduate of Brilliant High School, he proudly played football and baseball for the Tigers. He was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Braxton was employed for a time with TRU Homes in Lynn. In his spare time, Braxton enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Braxton is survived by his mother, Brandy Mitchell; his grandparents, Edward and Joan Canterberry and Michael Osmer; his half-sister, Ariel Mitchell; Kason and John Pool, who were like brothers to him; special family members, Adam and Tish Duckworth and family, Donald and Ashley Harmon and family and Michael and Jennifer Osmer and family; along with a host of great-aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Braxton was preceded in death by his father, Brent Canterberry; his uncle, Trent Canterberry; and his grandparents, Kathy Osmer and Claude and Frances Johnson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3 p.m., at Brilliant High School Gymnasium, with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be classes of 2024 and 2026, along with all present and former teachers, coaches and faculty of Brilliant Schools.
The Canterberrys have begun a ministry of giving away free Bibles and requests in lieu of flowers, please mail donations to Manna From Heaven Ministry at: 6088 Lawrence 2137, Stotts City, MO 65756.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield is serving the Canterberry family.

Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327