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UPDATE: Brandon K. Prentice laid to rest

The late Brandon K. Prentice was laid to rest today, October 22, 2017 following viewing and funeral service at Carrot Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church on Tortola. Photo: VINO
Brandon Prentice, 24, of Carrot Bay, Tortola, was killed in a vehicular accident in Georgia, USA on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Photo: Facebook
Brandon Prentice, 24, of Carrot Bay, Tortola, was killed in a vehicular accident in Georgia, USA on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Photo: Facebook
Photographic memories of the late Brandon K. Prentice. Photo: VINO
Photographic memories of the late Brandon K. Prentice. Photo: VINO
Photographic memories of the late Brandon K. Prentice. Photo: VINO
Photographic memories of the late Brandon K. Prentice. Photo: VINO
The scene of the fatal crash which involved an SUV and a dump truck. Photo: Channel 2 Action News
The scene of the fatal crash which involved an SUV and a dump truck. Photo: Channel 2 Action News
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Brandon K. Prentice, who lost his life in a vehicular accident in Georgia, USA on August 22, 2017, four days before his 24th birthday, was laid to rest today, October 22, 2017.

The funeral had been delayed due to hurricanes Irma and Maria, which made it difficult to transport the body to the Territory, according to reports.

The viewing and service took place at the Carrot Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church, where a number of persons showed up to give their last respects and show support to the grieving family.

The body of Brandon K. Prentice was laid to rest at Dawson Cemetary in Carrot Bay.

See previous article published August 23, 2017

Carrot Bay youth dies in road accident in USA

A young man from Carrot Bay, on the main island of Tortola, died Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2017 when his Suzuki SUV collided head-on with a dump truck in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA.

The deceased man has been identified as Brandon Prentice, 24.

According to Atlanta News, the incident took place at Rogers Lake and Scales Road in the Lithonia area.

It is not clear how the two vehicles ended up colliding.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the family and friends of Mr Brandon Prentice.

26 Responses to “UPDATE: Brandon K. Prentice laid to rest”

  • B Savage (23/08/2017, 08:20) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    That crash looked nasty smh.
  • Me (23/08/2017, 08:32) Like (71) Dislike (2) Reply
    R.I.P BRANDON PRENTICE
  • pat (23/08/2017, 08:34) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh no RIP
  • Condolences (23/08/2017, 08:45) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    my heart goes out for carl and his family
  • no brakes marks (23/08/2017, 08:50) Like (2) Dislike (17) Reply
    he was driving on the left it seems
    • That (23/08/2017, 10:08) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
      kind of "mental slip up" do occur due to habit forming memory, but let's not cast judgement without facts.

      Who among us have not seen such an occurrence here in the B.V.I. of some tourist/visitors?

      The sincerest of condolences are extended to his entire family.

      Lastly, many of us have young ones and family members residing in said country and state. Let's pray for all of their continued safety.
    • stop assuming (25/08/2017, 10:14) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      he wasn't.
  • Classmate (23/08/2017, 09:15) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    hm this one heavy on the ppl that know him. kool fellow
  • Oh No (23/08/2017, 09:31) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sorry to hear this!
  • Sigh (23/08/2017, 09:40) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family. I will keep y'all in my prays
  • NOOO (23/08/2017, 09:52) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    not my old college buddy mehn.. sigh Rest On Brandon.. Gonna miss you..
  • life... (23/08/2017, 10:23) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP Brandon. I didn't know you but this really touched me. May God be with your family during this time.
  • wow (23/08/2017, 10:33) Like (37) Dislike (7) Reply
    Some people are so quick to run on Facebook posting RIP vaguely for others to rush to question what happened in disbelief.

    If you are going to post wait a while allow the family some time. Half a day hadn't even pass yet.

    My heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones
  • Classmate (23/08/2017, 10:56) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is so sad... RIP Brandon!
  • 911 (23/08/2017, 11:11) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    so sad a young life cut down
  • IMPS DAYS (23/08/2017, 12:06) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sigh this one rough.. RIP Brandon my condolences to his family.
    Gone too soon.
  • Sigh (23/08/2017, 13:59) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    still cant get over this.... rip babyboy
  • Just saying (23/08/2017, 15:11) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    He will be missed such a kool cat jah
  • Sonia (23/08/2017, 15:34) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Condolences to Brother and sister Prentice and Britannie.You are in my prayers.
  • College sweethearts (23/08/2017, 16:51) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    Brandon...is just last week we spoked to each other about you and your cousin trying to find an apartment and now I got a message that woke me up saying that you gone left me!!!!...we would always pray for the Lord to keep us safe until we see another sunrise but now your sunrise is no more...I'm still in shock lost for many words...Lord I'm praying for Carl and his mother especially your little sister...I can't say rip for you so keep that sunrise until we meet again..bye for now Brandon
  • island man (23/08/2017, 18:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Am indeed saddened to hear this, As I know the family quite well.
    My condolences to the family and friends.
  • Georgia resident (23/08/2017, 20:40) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I know this young man family. his father and I went to school. I live in lithonia near roger lake. roger lake is very narrow. r.i.p young prentice.
  • maybe (24/08/2017, 18:10) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    sleep might've been a contributing factor also. Either way, no judgments must be cast. Continued sincerest condolences to his family.
  • SUSS (28/08/2017, 08:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    SIP SON MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILYS.I HAVE KIDS TOO SO I FEEL THE PAIN
  • cc (28/08/2017, 18:26) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Love you Always Brandon from Christa and your entire DeVry family in Atlanta!
  • Pony (23/10/2017, 15:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest condolences to his families and love onrs


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