Braydon Hughes Harper, age 23 passed away April 23, 2026 in Lawrenceburg, KY.

Born April 17, 2003 in Murfreesboro, TN, Braydon is the son of Stephanie Kay Harper of Lawrenceburg.

Braydon was a graduate of Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, TN and attended Bluegrass Community College.  He worked as a customer service representative for Walmart in Lawrenceburg, KY and recently received his contingency letter from the Frankfort Police Department in pursuit of becoming a police officer.

Braydon was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Nicholasville, KY.  He loved the Lord and was known for his servant's heart.  He enjoyed sports, especially loved the University of Kentucky, Baylor University, Tennessee Titans, and the Atlanta Braves.

Along with his loving mother Stephanie, he is survived by his sister, Sara Louise Warren of Lawrenceburg; maternal grandparents, Donna Harper of Alabama, Angela Hedges of Shelbyville, KY, Nancy and Joe Reeves of Murfreesboro, TN.  Other family members include his aunts, Amanda (Matt) Hightower and Emily Harper; his uncles, John Bowling and Sam (Kaye) Bowling; and a host of cousins and extended family members.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Barry Hughes Harper.

A Celebration of Braydon's Life will be held from 11 am – 1 pm Saturday, May 2, 2026 followed by a service beginning at 1:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1465 Keene Rd., Nicholasville, KY.

Memorials in memory of Braydon are suggested to his church, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1067 N. Main St. #221, Nicholasville, KY 40356.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.