Brandon Christopher Peterson, 18, of Scottdale (Upper Tyrone Township), became an angel Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, as he was taken from earth unexpectedly. Brandon was born Dec. 26, 2001, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Brook P. and Sheila K. (Warrick) Peterson. Brandon was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He graduated from Southmoreland High School, Class of 2020, where he participated in the basketball, wrestling and football programs. Brandon loved life and he lit up every room he was in! Brandon had many loves in his life, of those his love for his family was the greatest. Brandon cherished every relationship he made. If you had the pleasure of knowing him, you knew how much he cared. Brandon loved nature, every aspect of the wilderness. He was employed as a pipeline worker with Primoris Distribution Services. Brandon previously worked at United Parcel Service and at Wendy's Restaurant. He took pleasure in hunting, most recently harvesting an eight-point whitetail buck. Brandon had many friends that he would give the world to. He was selfless, always putting others first. Brandon had a heart of gold and if you were fortunate enough to have known Brandon, you will never forget him! Brandon will be sadly and forever missed by his loving parents, Brook and Sheila (Warrick) Peterson; his brother and sister, Brook and Kaitlyn Peterson; his paternal grandparents, William and Nancy (Slater) Peterson, of Reagantown; his maternal grandmother, Marjorie (Koshara) Warrick, of Mill Run; his aunts and uncles, Ronnie Koshara, Todd Koshara and wife, Lisa, Melvin Warrick and wife, Jordan, Kenneth "Wes" Patton and wife, Jeanine, Angela Smouse and husband, George, Michael Patton and wife, Betty, Joseph Patton and wife, Sandy, Billie Mauler and husband, James, Jason Patton and wife, Kelly, Benjamin Patton and wife, Michelle, and Daniel Peterson and wife, Buffy; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Ann (Hodge) Patton; and his maternal grandfather, Melvin Warrick Sr. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale ( 724-887-5300 ). Family and friends will be received from noon to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in New Stanton United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Bane officiating. Please go directly to the church. Chapel committal service and entombment will follow in Middle Churches Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township. Memorial contributions in memory of Brandon can be made to the family. Love Lasts Forever!