All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Brandon Ray Rosencrance

Brandon Ray Rosencrance, 21, of Buckhannon, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He will now be meeting his best friend Lacey and brother Joey in heaven.

Brandon was born June 17, 1997 in Elkins, W.Va., a son of Ray and Mary Ann Stackpole Rosencrance of Buckhannon.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by five brothers, Randy Davis and wife Kelly of Homestead, Fla., Ray Rosencrance and wife Megan, Chris and Cody Rosencrance all of Buckhannon and Scotty Rosencrance and wife Tara of Anstead, W.Va.; two sisters, Alyssa Hayes of Fairmont, W.Va. and Megan Davis of Junior, W.Va. and many many loving family members.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joey Rosencrance.

Brandon was a student who loved attending church and was a big Steelers and Mountaineer fan.

Friends will be received Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Living Word Church of God. A funeral service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at the Living Word Church of God with Pastor Frank Spears and Pastor Dave Cunningham officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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