Braden R. Texter

Braden R. Texter, 27, formerly of Karns City, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
Braden was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1990. He was the son of the Michael K. Texter and Terri L. Miller Buonpane.
He attended Karns City Area Schools and Criswell Bible Baptist Church. Braden was employed as a milling machine operator at Swank Construction. He enjoyed hunting and working on old trucks.
He is survived by his mother and step father, Terri and John Buonpane of Sandy Lake; his father, Michael K. Texter of Butler; two sisters, Michaela Whitehouse and her husband, Nathan, of Stoneboro and Mackenzie Buonpane of Mercer; a step brother, Kyle Texter of Butler; his maternal grandmother, Sherry Miller-Stark and her husband, Gene, of Chicora; his paternal grandmother, Verda Texter of Parker, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Miller and his paternal grandfather, Harry Texter.
A private visitation and funeral service officiated by The Rev. Jeffrey Miller, Braden’s uncle, was held Thursday evening. Arrangements were under the direction of Hile Funeral Home of Karns City. Interment will be with his maternal grandfather in Hemphill Cemetery, Chicora. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.