Support Brandon Housler's Family in Their Time of Loss

Brandon Lee Housler, a faithful brother, son, friend, loving father and husband, and beloved member of the Dew, TX community, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends, on August 21st, 2024, at the age of 43. Born December 21st, 1980, in Austin, TX, Brandon was the son of Martin and Dawn Housler of Buffalo.

Brandon graduated from Groesbeck High School in 1999. After high school, he excelled in different fields of employment, including operating heavy equipment and managing an exotic deer ranch.

In February 2011, Brandon met Dorothy and her precious 5-year-old daughter Trinity. They became a family when Brandon and Dorothy married on November 11, 2011. On July 27, 2015, their family grew as they were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Emma. Brandon loved being a daddy.

Brandon’s love for friends and family was evident in the many pool parties and get-togethers he would host. He always wanted people to come over and hang out. Brandon would not rest until everyone had food and drink, and a comfortable place to sit.

Brandon’s commitment to family was evident by the close relationship that he maintained over the years with his Aunt Julie, Cousin Kym and their family. Brandon shared secrets with his Uncle Howard that they both carried to the grave. They were especially close.

Brandon was an animal lover. His various pets included dogs, cats, a turtle, snakes, rats, rabbits, an iguana, birds, deer, and pigs.

Brandon’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, fine cigars, mowing grass, swimming in his pool, and taking family vacations. His favorite vacations included cruises, the beach, the zoo, and the mountains.

Brandon’s choice of music and movies reflected his love for life and adventure. He listened to anything that was patriotic or country. His movie choices included comedy, action and adventure. He had no time for anything slow or sappy. If anyone wanted to know where Brandon stood on a subject, they only needed to ask. Brandon could keep his opinion to himself about as well as his favorite president, Donald Trump. MAGA

Brandon was involved in his community. He volunteered with the Dew VFD and was active at Corinth Baptist Church. His Pastor, Carl Clark, was one of his closest friends, and was there as Brandon left to meet his maker.

Brandon is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gerald Nelson Whiteside and Emma Marie (Hemond) Whiteside “Mémère”, paternal grandparents Conrad Housler “Grandad” and Annie (Culhane) Housler “Nana”, Uncle Howard Housler, aunts Karen Whiteside and Diane (Whiteside) Anglemyer, mother-in-law Kathleen (Bartram) Griffy, father-in-law Jeffery McClendon, and sister-in-law Elizabeth (Whipple) Manderud.

Brandon is survived by his parents, Martin and Dawn (Whiteside) Housler of Buffalo, Texas; wife, Dorothy (Whipple) Housler of Dew, Texas; daughters, Trinity and Emma; sister, Amber (Robby) Boettcher of Buffalo, grandmother Joe (Agee) Housler Texas; aunts, Anita (Larry) Michels, Kathleen (Sean) Torpey, Julie Whiteside, Alice (Jimmy) Cloud; uncles Gerald Whiteside Jr., Lawrence Whiteside, and Paul Whiteside; nephews, James, Josh, Patrick, Jonathan, Triston, Daman, Jayden, Kaden, Hunter; nieces, Eliza and Dixie; sisters-in-law Kathleen (Greg) Ramsey, Peggy (Will) Nash and many cousins and extended family across the United States, Canada, Ireland, England, and Australia.

Close friends Carl and Robin Clark, James Tugwell, Gary Tugwell, John and Rita Baty, Richard and Elaine Hull, Kasey Pickett Allen, Richard and Wendy Hileman, Jerry and Patricia Collins; childhood friends Matthew Dawley, Alvin Dean III, and Michael Shiflett.

A memorial service will be held at Corinth Baptist Church in Dew, Texas on Saturday, August 31st at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help the family.