Max Braun's Obituary
Max Braun, age 30, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:11 a.m. in St. Louis, MO.
Max was born on July 11, 1990 in Sparta, IL, a son to Thomas Henry Gaston III and Sandy (Gresham) Braun. He was a carpenter and mechanic and proudly serviced in the United States Marine Corps as Lance Corporal. Max loved fishing, playing neighborhood basketball and playing his guitar.
Survivors include his father, Jake Gaston of Pinckneyville, IL; his mother, Sandy Braun of Pinckneyville, IL; two aunts, Jo Deane (Roy) Miller and Kelly Braun; one uncle, Melvin Gaston; girlfriend, Tanna Blair of Belleville, IL; several close cousins, Tim and Brandon Hagene; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; one aunt, Mary Lou Deaton; one uncle, Jackie Gaston; and one cousin, Anthony Hagene.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Military Rites will be conducted.
Due to covid-19 virus, all attendees are asked to wear a mask ad social distancing will be enforced.
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