Brandon Joseph Williams' Obituary
Brandon Joseph Williams (1990–2026)
A man known for his endless kindness and compassion toward others, Brandon gave the best of himself to his loved ones, friends, and community. He was always up for a challenge, never did anything half-way, and made others feel seen and cherished. Brandon Williams, 36, of Marietta, GA, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2026 with his loved ones at his side.
He was born in Atlanta, GA in 1990 to Michelle Renfroe. He grew up with his two brothers, Steven and Eric, who would become his best friends later in life. Brandon attended Creekside High School in Fairburn, GA, before studying Business Administration at University of West GA, where he would also earn a Master's Degree in Computer Science. He cultivated a career in technology, always learning and growing his skills.
Brandon met his true love, Audra, in 2018 while working together at a software company in Midtown, Atlanta. They became inseparable best friends and were married in November of 2023. They shared eight years together blessed with immeasurable joy, laughter, and love.
Brandon was an active member of Team Roberto Traven Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, devoting over fifteen years to studying the art, competing, and earning his black belt in 2023. His community meant the world to him and he truly loved his teammates and professor, Roberto Traven, like extended family.
If you knew Brandon, you knew that he wanted to excel at the most difficult level for all his activities and interests. Brandon loved to gain skills and utilize strategy in competitive environments. His favorite pastimes included Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing fighting games (especially Street Fighter), and engaging in chess matches. He also loved learning languages, could speak English and Spanish, and was learning Hebrew, Portuguese, and French. He was passionate about physical fitness, lifting and running on days he was not training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brandon practiced veganism and shared his love of vegan cuisine with his friends and family. He lived peacefully with great conviction to do no harm to others and to leave the world better than you found it.
Brandon is lovingly remembered for his gentle nature and for how much he cared for others. He made friends easily and was adored by all who knew him. He committed his life to promoting love and peace. He worked to put goodness out into the world and to inspire goodness in the hearts of others. He gave himself fully to others in love and friendship. We couldn’t have asked for a better husband, brother, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. We will miss Brandon every day. His legend will live on in the hearts of all those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Audra Williams; his mother, Michelle Renfroe and her husband, Carl; his grandmother, Geraldine Bostic; his brother, Steven Williams and partners, Leah Buck and Maddy Shelton; his brother, Eric Williams and his girlfriend, Marissa Hinds; his uncle, Michael Bostic; aunt, Stephanie Bostic; his uncle, Carl Bostic; his uncle, Christopher Thomas; his great-uncle, Donald; and great-aunt, Adrian (Teresa); great-uncle, Stevie Thomas and great-aunt Simone Thomas; great-uncle Darryl Thomas; his sister-in-law, Jessica Oliger and her husband, Christopher Norris; and his mother and father in-law, Margaret and Gregory Oliger; and several other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Brandon was preceded in death by his Great-Grandmother, Nettie Thomas, Grandfather, Carl Bostic, and Uncle, Derrick Bostic.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date to be determined by Brandon's family. In lieu of flowers, donations to charities and causes Brandon cared about would be greatly appreciated.
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