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Brandon E. Thomas

December 12, 2005 - July 27, 2023

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Obituary For Brandon E. Thomas

Brandon E. Thomas, age 17, of Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born December 12, 2005 in Pittsburgh to Shatera Linnen and Brandon Thomas.

Brandon was going into his senior year of high school. He enjoyed playing basketball for Carrick High School's JV and Varsity team as well as Carrick Elite AAU team, of which he put his heart and soul into. He enjoyed playing video games, live streaming his play, and spending time with his friends. He loved his family above all and had a special bond with his twin sister.

He leaves behind his mother, Shatera Linnen of Pittsburgh; father, Brandon (Tanika) Thomas of Washington; a brother, Daijon Beckett of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Nevaeh Thomas (his twin) and Ny'Asia Thomas both of Pittsburgh; two stepsisters, Shamari Satterfield and Aniya Satterfield both of Washington, PA; a maternal grandmother, Brenda Howard of Pittsburgh; paternal grandparents, Robert Gore and Annette Thomas of Pittsburgh; several aunts, uncles, cousins, a nephew and a host of friends that were family. Brandon was preceded by his sister, Dajanai Crenshaw and his maternal grandfather, Philip Linnen.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Chapel at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Myron Jones officiating.

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  • August 02, 2023

    Diane Desiderio

    I am Cheyennes Grammy. I am truly sorry for your pain. All of you. You poor Mother you have had way more than your share of heartaches. God love you. May God shine his Grace and Mercy on you, Brandon's family and friends. I will keep praying for you all and Brandon. 🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞

  • July 31, 2023

    Stenzo Carrington

    My big bro thank you for always checking on me and being a role model. I loved watching you play basketball. I will miss you -Stenzo

  • July 31, 2023

    Mrs Holland

    Seems just like yesterday Brandon was developing his basketball skills in the gym at Concord. My thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Mrs Holland

  • July 30, 2023

    Barry

    Brother I don't even wanna type this you kno the deal bro we spent the whole summer together we was outside even if we didn't have somewhere to sleep we've slept in cars and everything we had so much fun brother I really didn't think this was going to happen to you bro you was so focus on basketball and life love you brother you know we was all family at one point and we still are🖤

  • July 30, 2023

    Jan Carey

    Brandon,My heart breaks for your family and many friends. My granddaughter,Jaden was great friends with you. She is so very sad and will keep your spirit alive. Fly with the angels dear Brandon.

  • July 30, 2023

    Kerri jo Seddon

    To Brandon's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Brandon earned his wings way too soon. He is watching over all of you from heaven. I don't know you, Just wanted to send my condolences.

  • July 29, 2023

    Kerri jo Seddon

    To Brandon's family I do not know your family, Brandon earned his wings way too soon. He is watching over all of you from heaven.

  • July 29, 2023

    Beverly Demoise

    Shatera and family. There are no words, except my heart hurts for you. Please accept my deepest sympathy Beverly Demoise, receptionist at the Front Desk. God Speed to Brandon and may he RIP

  • July 29, 2023

    LINDA J KELLY

    To the Family of Brandon Thomas: He went too soon and even though I did not know him you will always remember him in your hearts Please accept my condolences Linda Kelly

  • July 29, 2023

    Will

    My friend more like my brother love you kid goodbyes aren't forever it's until I see you again -will