Collin K. Brand was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 1981. He died suddenly from a heart attack on Dec. 28, 2023, in Huntington, where he was residing. He graduated from Preston High in 1999, and from The Diesel Mechanic Inst. in 2002. He was the son of Melana Brand and adopted by Tom Brand, Jr., in 1985. He is survived by one sister, Maira Brand Waybright of Bruceton Mills; a stepbrother, Tom Brand, III; and a stepsister, Shonnet Brand. Also surviving are a son, Briar K. Brand, and a daughter, Sadee Wolfe of Tunnelton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Vane and Joan Bush, and Tom and Syreta Brand. We know Collin, who was recently saved, is now in the loving arms of his MeMaw.
