Branden Kieth Rash

Our beloved Branden Kieth Rash, 37, of Parkersburg departed this life on Saturday April 28, 2019. Branden was loved immensely and will be forever missed by his family and friends. He was born on September 21, 1981 in Marietta, Ohio and played football with PHS where he graduated in 1998. He attended WVU where he studied psychology and was member of the Psi Bet National Honor Society. Branden was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He excelled at Marksmanship and received a Combat Action Badge for his service in Operation Iraq Freedom. He loved fast cars, riding motorcycles and also enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. Branden is survived by his daughter Carly Grace (who he proudly proclaimed was the love of his life and brought light of Branden’s eyes), his mother Kathryn Hutton of Parkersburg, brother Timothy Michael Morton of Parkersburg. Also surviving are his step fathers Zeb Hutton of Parkersburg and Tim Morton of Walker, WV, his step grandmother Vera Wilson of Parkersburg, aunt Vickie Rash of Parkersburg, uncle Tom Conley of Vienna, Uncle Raymond "JR" Morton of Walker, “Uncle” Mike McElwee and cousin Joe McElwee, both of Walker, Branden was preceded in death by his step grandfather Raymond Morton, Sr. of Walker and his maternal grandparents Barbara Rash of Parkersburg and Harvel Gene Rash of Houston, TX. A memorial with military honors will be held for Branden at a later date. In lieu of flowers his family is asking from contributions to the expenses incurred with Brandon’s passing. Donations may be made to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.