Mr. Brandon TyJuan Harris

Mr. Brandon TyJuan Harris affectionately known as “B” was born June 12, 1989 in Columbia, South Carolina. Brandon was blessed to have two mothers, his biological mother Ms. Peggy Harris and Ms. Alice Allen. Brandon made his transition on Tuesday June 7, 2022 in his home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brandon attended Richland County Schools and graduated from Eau Claire High School in June of 2007. Brandon had many hobbies in which he was passionate. His podcast, Radikal Review, was launched in 2018 and streamed live weekly on Facebook. On his podcast, he discussed many topics such as Mass Incarceration and the state and systemic conditions of Black America. B loved his people fundamentally and wanted to spread the wealth of knowledge he obtained over the years. Brandon was a novice freelance photographer; acquiring professional equipment over the years and building his portfolio. He had a way of finding beauty in the most mundane. Brandon was in the process of obtaining his certification to teach Self Defense/Weapon Training classes to help teach and educate our people on proper weapon use. He was an avid reader with an intellectual palette on various topics. Brandon was well versed on many subjects. Brandon was a sickle cell warrior, battling the disease his entire life. He never let it stop him from living and being the light in any room he walked into. Never one to accept pity, Brandon was a selfless man putting everyone’s needs before his own. This is one of his most redeeming qualities. Brandon was blessed to meet the love of his life, his fiancé Ashely Taylor in February, 2015. Their love story is unmatched and awe inspiring. Brandon knew immediately that he had found his soulmate and life partner in Ashley; they shared an agape love. They relocated to Raleigh in 2018 to embark on a new life together and were anxious to explore their new city and start their lives. She leaves a few words for Brandon: “Thank you for always being you and for always loving me unconditionally. You were the most kind, caring, strong and selfless man I’ve ever met. I appreciate you always supporting me and taking care of me even when you were not at your best. I will miss your smile, laughter and corny jokes. Thank you for teaching me to not sweat the small stuff and always telling me ‘It’s a small thing to a giant!’ You don’t have to keep going anymore, its now time to rest baby! I love you with all my heart and I appreciate you – Ashley.” Her family also sends a special message to Brandon: “Thank you so much for always taking such care of Ashely and loving her the way you did. You fit perfectly into our family. Our game nights and family vacations will not be the same without you, we will truly miss you and it brings comfort knowing you are at peace now. – Taylor family” Brandon leaves to celebrate his life: His Mothers, Peggy (William) Harris, Ms. Alice Allen; grandmother, Viola Harris, God Mother Ms. Minnie Allen, sisters Mrs. Takeita (Ebony) Harris-Brown and Mrs. Ciara (Darrion) Briggs. Along with his brothers and best friends Fabian Allen, Rashard McAlister and Abrem (Brittany) Smith, and two very loving God children Promise and Kannan Smith; a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends and former coworkers. The Harris family acknowledges with grateful appreciation, all of your kind expressions of love and sympathy. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at First John Baptist Church, 1516 Daulton Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223. Pastor John K. Baxter, officiating. Public Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel. Please leave the Harris family your condolences and prayers. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH Thank you for helping us serve our families: A. A. Dicks, Sr. and staff

Mr. Brandon TyJuan Harris

June 12, 1989 - June 7, 2022