Brody Ellis Bannister

Brody Ellis Bannister, 2 years old, of Concord, passed away in the arms of his parents on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital.

Brody was born on January 12, 2023, in Concord, North Carolina. He was loved deeply by everyone who knew him. Brody was a fighter. He overcame many challenges in his two short years of life, and left a permanent mark on so many. Although he did not get to talk and walk on this side of heaven, there is great comfort in knowing he is with Jesus, whole, free, and able to do all of things he was not able to do in this lifetime. Our hearts ache greatly in his absence, but we know he is more alive now than ever.

Brody is survived by his devoted parents, De'Angelo McEllis Bannister and Jessica Burchfield Bannister; his loving sisters, Ella Mae Hadley Bannister, Reese Elizabeth Bannister, and Aero Blake Bannister; his maternal grandparents, Bruce and Lisa Burchfield; paternal grandparents, De'Angelo and Maxine Bannister; maternal great-grandparents, John and Fay Holmes; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Susan Burchfield, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life service on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 1:00pm at The Refuge Church, officiated by Pastor Jay Stewart. A reception will immediately follow. Please dress in semi-formal attire; beautiful colors are welcomed as we celebrate Brody's life. Close friends and family are welcome to join at the graveside following the reception.

Flowers can be sent to Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Therapy Talk and Restored Hope Therapy.