Brandon Wade Carmean, age 38, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. Brandon will be remembered for his big heart, his love for his family and friends, and his natural athleticism. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Brandon was preceded in death by parents, Pam and Mike Carmean. He is survived by his aunt Deborah R. Hogge and husband Gene; loving cousins Shella B. Cherry and husband Dwayne; Zachary Hogge; Ryan Hogge and wife Gracie; Dawn McCarty and husband Jason; and second cousins Maddox and Mila Cherry, Eleanor and Quinn Hogge; and extended family. He also leaves behind longtime friends who were a second family, Chris, Becky, Kyle, Matthew, Paige, Daniel, and Catrina Waltz.
Brandon is a graduate from Menchville High School (2005) and Old Dominion University (2012). He was a long time employee of Waltz Engineered Sales, Inc. and last worked as a Sales Coordinator. He was an active member of the Chesapeake Hunt Club, Inc. and a member of the Waltz Racing Team. He was an avid hunter and golfer.
The family will host a visitation on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church (Newport News, Va) and a church service at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Mark White officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park with a lunch reception following at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at: https://www.cancer.org. Arrangements are in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Sending prayers and love to Brandon’s family. Annette Cherry
Our prayers go out to Brandon family during this difficult time. I am sure your parents welcome you into heaven. RIP SWEET BRANDON.
The world is a lesser place without Brandon but oh so much better because we had him!!!!’ RIP dear cousin & you will be truly missed by our family!!!!!
Oh Brandon, you were the best! I’ll miss you and your jokes so much! I have the best childhood memories playing with you and our other cousins. I’m grateful for the time we spent together. I love you dearly!
As I look back, I’ve had some amazing teammates in my life, but I don’t think I’ve ever had another that was there for everyone the way Carmean was. In a world full of egos, he was amongst the kindest, caring & loving dudes I know.
That smile was contagious & his little sly jokes on the side would always keep you going.
He had way less years here than any of us believe he should’ve, but the impression he left on us all will live on forever.
God Bless, Brother🩷
Brandon, you fought a tough battle with courage and strength and you never complained! I will always remember your beautiful smile and happy attitude! I am so happy we are family and sweet cousin, I will dearly miss you as well as the rest of our family! I know you were welcomed into Heaven by your Mom and Dad and what a great reunion it is! Love you so much Brandon!
RIP Carmean. We lost touch after high school but I remember always enjoying being around you and for being a great teammate and person. I was never a fan of being in a batters box facing you with that side arm left hand pitch of yours that always seemed to come into hands. I hope you are having a wonderful time reuniting with your parents in heaven. I wish you and your family all the best.
Condolences, prayers and thoughts to the entire family and all of Brandon’s many friends during this difficult time. Brandon was an amazing young man and gone way too soon.