Branden Frank Hedger "B", of Dayton, OH, passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 43. He was born on July 6, 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio to his mother Cheryl Lawson (nee Hedger).

Branden is survived by his wife, Heather Lee Hedger; his only son, Branden Frank Hedger; his step-daughters, DeAnna Lee (Chris), and Haley Denae (Logan); he is the proud papaw of Paisley Rain, Lillian Sky and Camden Lee David; Also survived by his "Pops" Michael Askins; Siblings Michael Hedger, Kimberly Tallent, Hal "Little" Hedger, Jessica Tussey, David Askins, Rebecca Tope, Jay Askins, Jon Askins; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Askins.

Branden was the proud owner of RainSky Professional Painting Company, serving the greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas since 2019. He was a member of the Registered Contractors Board of Montgomery County, Ohio since 2021. Branden was an advocate for those who deserved 2nd chances. Branden will be remembered because of his courageous and fierce leadership and his unwavering loyalty and dedication to his family and his friends. One of his favorite sayings was "work hard, and when you get tired, work even harder!" If you were willing to get up every day and go to work…. he was there to pick you up! Branden loved his family more than anything. He loved every sport, especially baseball. The Cincinnati Reds was his favorite team. He even loved screaming at the Bengals during Football season.

Funeral Services will be on March 14, 2025 at the Washington United Church of Christ between 10:00am and 12:00pm, 2950 Sydney Ave Cincinnati 45225. He will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Baltimore Pike Cemetery, 3200 Costello Ave Cincinnati 45211.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati .

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati
600 Dalton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45203
Tel: 1-513-421-8909
Web: https://bgcgc.org/