Brandon Blackstock‘s official obituary answers questions about his life in Montana and reveals a key detail that everybody got wrong.
It turns out his name was not simply “Brandon Blackstock.”
Narvel Brandon Blackstock (named after his father) died on Aug. 7 after a three-year battle with cancer.
A remembrance at the Axelson Funeral Home in Butte, Mont. walks the reader through his early life and career, but also includes a few lines that friend and family are sure to laugh out loud over.
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“To know Brandon was to love Brandon,” the obit says. “He was a strikingly handsome man and if you failed to notice he was always happy to remind you!”
Was Brandon Blackstock Married?
Brandon Blackstock was married twice previously, to Melissa Ashworth until 2012 and then to singer Kelly Clarkson. Neither woman is mentioned in the obituary, but another woman is:
Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.
He had four children (two with each wife), and this obituary makes clear he prioritized them first. Among those listed as survivors: His kids, siblings, parents, step-parents (including Reba McEntire) and grandchildren.
“In addition, he had cherished aunts and uncles, beloved nieces and nephews, a slew of cousins and countless friends. All of whom are terrified to walk in front of a vehicle for fear of the horn honking,” the obituary for Blackstock continues before getting to details about his funeral.
While it’s not stated definitively, the text indicates Blackstock left the music business to establish his homestead in Montana. Two descriptive paragraphs share how he lived a cowboy lifestyle until his passing.
“He charged into life with both guns blazing,” the author notes.
“He had no schedule for when it was time for a cold Coors Light, and his Wrangler jeans were no stranger to a Copenhagen can ring. He rode bulls, but he did not take any.”
Who Is Brittney Marie Jones?
In his obituary, Brittney Marie Jones is described as Blackstock’s “living partner in life and business.” He credits her with helping him build the Valley View Rodeo, a multi-faceted livestock and rodeo enterprise in Bozeman, Mont.
In several tabloid articles she’s also referred to as Clarkson’s ex-assistant. The Sun U.S. did a profile on their business in 2024.
When Is Brandon Blackstock’s Funeral?
Blackstock’s funeral figures to be a private affair. The obit shares that it’s planned for Aug. 17, and all friends and loved ones are invited to join, but they’ll need to get details word-of-mouth.
In lieu of flowers, mourners are encouraged to donate to the Brandon Blackstock Memorial Fund at the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation.
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