Dr. Chad Owen Brand

Dr. Chad Owen Brand, professor, pastor, and author died Monday, October 2nd, in Monterey, Tennessee. He was 69 years old. Chad was born on September 5th, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Eddie and Nancy Clark Brand, and spent the majority of his early life there. He earned his Bachelors from Rockmont College, and his MDiv and PhD in philosophy/theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. During his studies, Chad met the love of his life, Tina, and they were married July 24th, 1982, in Austin, Texas. Chad was a professor of Christian studies at North Greenville College, a professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and held the title of Associate Dean at Boyce College in Louisville, KY. Beyond his accomplishments as a writer and professor, Chad was beloved as a pastor, friend, husband, father, and brother. In his free time, Chad loved to read and to go fishing and hiking--passions which he passed down to his children and grandchildren. He loved popsicles, music, small batch root beer, and his dog, Pippin. In life, Chad inspired those he met through his generosity and wisdom. In his passing, we are inspired by his passion for life and his selfless and undying kindness. We will miss him and his jokes--even the ones he told over and over again. He was survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Tina Burton Brand; his 3 children, Tashia Pyle and spouse Craig Pyle, Chad Brand II, Cassie Sharp and spouse Derek Sharp. He was the best Popi to 10 grandchildren, Katelynn Pyle, Cora Toms, Madison Toms, Buck Brand, Daisy Brand, Willow Brand, Kameron Bradford, Keira Bradford, Isaiah Sharp, and Arya Sharp. He was survived by his three siblings, Gina Wells and spouse Jordan Wells, Mike Brand and spouse Tammy Brand, Lance Brand and spouse Joan Brand. Chad passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home. Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM from the Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Dr. Bryant Owens officiated and interment followed in the Welch Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends at Goff Funeral Home on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 3:30 PM until time of services at 4:00 PM. Arrangements and Care provided by D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc., 205 East Cleveland Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee 38574, Phone, 931.839.2311.

Dr. Chad Owen Brand

September 5, 1954 - October 2, 2023