Obituary of Alexander "Alex" Robert Brashares

Alexander “Alex” Robert Brashares, age 22, of Independence, suddenly passed away on July 13, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1996 in Cincinnati, OH to Donald Brashares and Elizabeth Ivey. Alex worked for Verizon as a sales rep and was a 2014 Simon Kenton graduate.

He was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed shooting guns, cheering on the Florida Gators and Chicago Bulls and hanging with his friends. Alex loved being a big brother to Colton and was the apple of his eye.

He is survived by his parents, Donald “Donnie” Brashares and Elizabeth “Beth” Ivey; brother, Colton Brashares; grandmothers, Patricia “Pat” Brashares and Judith “Judy” Ivey; grandfather, Jerry Loveland and many other loving family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 5PM until 7PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence. A Memorial Service will begin at 7PM, also at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in honor of Alex's life are suggested to the Colton Brashares Education Fund at any 5/3 Bank.