Brayden Michael Watson, age 21, of Batesville, Indiana died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his residence in Batesville, Indiana.

Born May 10, 2001 in Oxford, Ohio, he was the son of Brandon Watson & Sara (Beneker) Watson.  Brayden graduated from Franklin County High School with the class of 2019.  Brayden had big dreams of owning his own restaurant and bar one day.  He loved reading, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.  He was currently employed at Pizza Haus in Batesville, Indiana.

Survivors include his parents, Brandon Watson of Connersville, Indiana and Sara (Beneker) Gregory of Washington State; two sisters, Briann Watson of Washington State and Lily Whitaker of Batesville, Indiana; four brothers, Brycen, Corbin, and Gauge Watson of Connersville, Indiana and Benjamin Gregory of Washington State; his grandparents, Neil (Pam) Beneker of Franklin, Indiana and Robert (Joyce) McFall of Connersville, Indiana, and dear friends Jodie & Jake Cregar of Laurel, Indiana.  He was also blessed with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Judy Beneker; as well as his paternal grandfather, Ricky Watson.

Family & friends may visit from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Memorial services will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Mental Health Center.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Watson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.