John Kevin McBrayer

March 3, 1970 - January 23, 2019

Services for John Kevin McBrayer, 48, of Piedmont will be Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Ballard officiating. Burial will follow at Nances Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Kevin passed away January 23, 2019 in Anniston. Survivors include daughter, Skyla Ann McBrayer of Richmond, VA.; son, Kevin Kaine McBrayer of Anniston; father, John William McBrayer of Piedmont; mother, Joyce Ann McBrayer of Piedmont; sister, Kim King of Piedmont; grandchildren, Isabella Sellers, Kaitlynn Sellers, Madeline Sellers, and Jakobe Moore all of Richmond, Va.; nieces, Kelisha Feazell and Kenisha Jackson both of Piedmont; and aunt, Kathy Butterworth. Pallbearers will be Phillip King, Matthew Feazell, Tim Edwards, Shane Edwards, Kelsey Jackson, and Phil Jones. Kevin was a humble man with a gentle spirit. He loved to play jokes and hold babies. He loved his Momma and classic rock music. Kevin brought joy to his family. His great nephew, Brodie and great nieces, Annelise, Alivia, and Eliza were especially close to Kevin. He fixed their drinks, snacks and loved them with all of his heart. He gave more than he received. He was a simple man with a lot of love to give. He cared for his mother during a very difficult time battling cancer. He loved Alabama football and any Earnhardt that raced. Kevin was preceded in death by infant son, John Kevin McBrayer, Jr.; nephew, Keith Eden; great nephew, Will Brimer; and grandparents, Thomas and Elsie Swancey and Frank and Pearl Schwartz.