It is with great sadness that we share heartbreaking news from Rome, Italy.
Robertsdale, Alabama’s Nichole Blevins reached out with the heaviest message a mother could ever send — and with courage beyond measure, she gave permission to share her words about her beloved son, Branson Wayne Blevins, who is now in the arms of Jesus.
Nichole wrote:
“Our days are written in His book.
Psalm 139:16: ‘Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.’On October 16, 2025, at 11:08 a.m. (Central European Time), our brave, beautiful boy took his final breath and ran straight into the arms of Jesus — a boy far too perfect for this cruel world.”
After fighting the hardest, bravest, and most excruciating battle a child could ever face, Branson’s body finally rested — not because of a single illness, but because it had simply endured more than any body ever should. His laughter, his light, and his love will never fade.
Nichole continued, her pain almost unspeakable:
“There are no words that could ever describe this kind of pain. It feels impossible to breathe, impossible to think, impossible to imagine a world without him in it. But even through our heartbreak, we take comfort in knowing that Heaven gained the most radiant soul it has ever seen.”
Branson wasn’t just a child — he was a force of nature. Nichole described him best:
“He lived life full throttle. All heart. All joy. All in.
He wasn’t just the life of the party — he was the party. If Branson was around, you knew it. His laugh filled every room. His energy was magnetic. He never met a stranger, and he never let anyone feel left out. He could turn an ordinary day into something unforgettable with just a grin and that mischievous sparkle in his eyes.”
Branson was a protector, a leader, and a trendsetter. He looked after his siblings, Maddox and Maggie, and stood up for anyone who needed a friend. He was the first to volunteer, the first to cheer someone on, and the last to ever give up. Even as cancer tried to take his strength, it never once touched his spirit.
“He faced every single day with courage, humor, and a heart that refused to quit,” Nichole shared. “His bravery was unmatched. He smiled through pain, laughed through fear, and kept fighting long after most would have given up.”
In just 11 short years, Branson touched more lives than many do in an entire lifetime. He showed the world what true strength looks like — and what it means to love without holding back.
“He taught us to find joy even in the darkest moments,” Nichole wrote. “He reminded us that life isn’t about how long we live, but how fiercely we love while we’re here.”
Through every moment of Branson’s journey, Nichole shared their story not for sympathy, but for purpose — to bring hope, to spread light, and to remind people of the power of faith.
“I have shared our journey not for recognition but to touch lives, to encourage and to remind people of the power of love, resilience, and faith. To show that even in unimaginable pain, beauty and hope can still shine through.”
Branson’s story was never just his family’s — it became a message to the world.
“It was meant to inspire, to move hearts, to lead others to Christ, and to remind everyone that every moment with the people we love is precious beyond measure.”
Now, as the Blevins family begins to navigate life without their sunshine, they are taking time to grieve quietly and privately. Nichole has asked that people respect their space as they process this unimaginable loss.
“We know how deeply Branson is loved and how many lives he’s touched, but please respect our need for space. The greatest way to honor him right now is to live out the lessons he taught us — to be kind, to love hard, and to carry his light forward.”
Even in her pain, Nichole’s message remains one of hope and love:
“We will spend the rest of our lives missing him, aching for him, and trying to live in a way that honors who he was. Our family will never be the same. A piece of our hearts will always be with him. But we want the world to know his name, his story, and his light.”
Her plea is simple, yet powerful:
✨ “If you loved Branson, LIVE LIKE BRANSON.”
Be brave.
Be kind.
Include everyone.
Protect the ones you love.
Laugh hard.
Love harder.
Chase life with everything you have.
Never back down.
Always leave people better than you found them.
Nichole’s final words bring both tears and comfort:
“Heaven gained one hell of a warrior, and this world lost a once-in-a-lifetime soul.
We love you forever, Branson Wayne.
You were our sunshine, our heartbeat, and our hero.
We can’t wait to be reunited for eternity.”
As we hold this family close in our thoughts, may we send love and prayers across the world to Nichole, Donald, Maddox, and Maggie Blevins.
May Branson’s light continue to shine through all of us.
May his joy echo in our hearts.
And may we all honor his legacy by doing what he did best —
to live with courage, kindness, laughter, and boundless love.
Forever remembered. Forever loved.
💛 Live Like Branson.
