Brendan Ray Folsom, 21, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Brashear, Missouri.

The son of Ross Anthony and Christyna Lynn (Maize) Folsom, he was born May 29, 2001 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Brendan is survived by his mother and step-father, David and Christyna Piehl of Kirksville, MO; his father, Ross Folsom of the state of Washington; his grandfather, Frank Salsberry of Novinger, MO; one brother, Dareck Coal Folsom of Kirksville, MO; three sisters, Sky Eileen Folsom of Jefferson City, MO, Faith Dawn Folsom and Paige Coral Folsom both of Kirksville, MO; three nephews, Zander, Orion, and Aylin; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Brendan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Janie Maize and Donna Folsom; great-grandparents, John and Barbara West; and one uncle, Randall Salsberry.

Brendan graduated from Ephrata High School in Ephrata, Washington and attended two years of college. Brendan had been employed at Pagliai's Pizza.

Brendan always had a smile on his face. He was very adventurous, for example he had done cliff jumping, he loved audio books, music, and great food. He loved time spent with his family and the highlight of his recent years was becoming an uncle of three nephews who he adored and were the light in his eyes.

Family will receive friends Monday, January 16, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Travis-Noe Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Coonfield officiating. Interment will follow the service at Salsibury-Parcells Cemetery in Novinger, Missouri.

Pallbearers will be Dareck Folsom, Frank Salsberry, Kenneth Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Roy Stewart, and Nick LeCure. Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Salsberry, Lane Rongey, and Dawson Folsom.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Brendan may be made to his mother, Christyna Piehl and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.