There’s a special bond that forms when you’re part of a tight-knit team, and for Erin and Ben Napier, the cast and crew of HGTV’s Home Town feel just like family. In March 2018, the show's graphic designer shared some heartbreaking news about one of their beloved crew members, Brandon Davis. Let me tell you the story of Brandon and how his legacy continues to impact those who knew him.
Who Was Brandon Davis on 'Home Town'?
Brandon Davis wasn’t just another crew member—he was an integral part of the Home Town production team. He and his wife, Brooke Davis-Jefcoat, tied the knot in 2010 and welcomed their son, Kingston Rhodes Davis, in April 2016. The Davis family lived in Laurel, Mississippi, which is where the heartwarming show is filmed. Besides his work on Home Town, Brandon was also a valued member of BlackHorn Productions.
On March 10, 2018, Brooke shared the devastating news of Brandon’s passing in a deeply emotional Instagram post. At just 31 years old, Brandon passed away due to natural causes, leaving behind a wife and young son. Brooke’s words captured the raw pain of losing someone so dear: “A world shattered in a matter of minutes... The love of my life, my soulmate and forever date, just gone.”
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Erin Napier paid tribute to her dear friend and colleague with a heartfelt post on Instagram, sharing a video Brandon had worked on for Laurel Mercantile Co. She wrote, “Today our hearts are broken in downtown Laurel after suddenly losing our friend, colleague, and #HGTVHomeTown crew member Brandon Davis.” Erin went on to express her devastation for Brandon’s family, saying, “We are all reeling, each one of us, and I am most devastated for his wife, baby boy, mama, brother, and sister.”
She continued, “His role as our own world-class videographer and producer leaves a wound that won’t heal for a long while. We are all better for getting to work with him and know him as a dear friend for as long as we did.”
How the 'Home Town' Family Honored Brandon Davis
In January 2021, during the season 5 premiere of Home Town, viewers got to see how Erin and Ben honored Brandon and his family. They partnered with Brooke and her new husband, Robbie, to renovate a beautiful 1940s home, helping them start a new chapter in their lives. Brooke expressed her gratitude to the Napiers for supporting her and Kingston during one of the toughest times they’d ever faced.
“Ben and Erin had a huge part of the journey that Kingston and I took,” Brooke said during the episode. “They helped support Kingston and me financially and emotionally. It was a great time of healing for me and for Kingston.”
In March 2021, Brooke and Robbie welcomed their second child, son August Beck Jefcoat, making Kingston a proud big brother. It’s moments like these that remind us of the resilience and strength found in community and love.
Brandon’s Legacy Lives On Through His Family and Friends
Brandon’s brother, Ethan Davis, opened up about his grief in a July 2022 blog post. He explained how he had been bottling up his emotions since losing his sibling. “Any time I felt a rise of emotion, I pushed it into the proverbial bottle and hammered the cork down,” Ethan reflected. “Now, the bottle is so full that I’m not sure how to let it out. This website is me trying to do just that.”
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Through their shared memories and continued support, Brandon’s family and friends ensure that his legacy endures. The impact he made on everyone he touched continues to inspire those around him.
