Brayden Elmer Bigham

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Brayden Elmer Bigham, age 16, was born March 3, 2009 and died April 16, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness.

A member of First Assembly of God, he was the son of Elmer and Jennifer Bigham of McMinnville. Brayden was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Elmer Bigham, Sr. and maternal grandmother, Lisa Morton.

In addition to his parents, Brayden is survived by brothers, Thomas, Colten and Deacon Bigham; paternal grandmother, Kim Bigham (Gene) of McMinnville; maternal grandfather, Mike Morton of McMinnville; maternal great-grandparents, Betty and Richard Dodd of McMinnville; aunts, Karen (Shawn) Fults of Bradenton, FL and Trisha (Johnny) Goode and Angie Bigham, both of McMinnville; uncle, Aaron (Matt) Fusco-Morton of Manchester, TN; a host of cousins and special friend, Emerson King.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Sammy Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.