Akii Bilal Braddox

Mr. Akii Bilal Braddox, age 15, of Sanford, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, North Carolina.

The Obituary

Akii Bilal Braddox, age 15, of Sanford, NC, entered eternal rest on September 2, 2025. Born on August 11, 2010, Akii was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend whose light touched everyone he encountered.

Akii was a sophomore at Lee County High School, where he was known for his joyful spirit, sense of humor, and ability to bring laughter to any room. He was a proud teammate of the 14U Brick City Tigers. Beyond football, Akii loved drawing, playing video games, and spending time with his family, who were the center of his world. He was also a devoted member of Body of Christ Church, where he sang in the youth choir and actively participated in children’s church. Akii was known to stand up for his friends in their time of need, showing courage, loyalty, and love beyond his years. He will be remembered as a happy, playful, and loving young man who carried silliness and joy wherever he went. His bright personality was a blessing to those around him, and his memory will forever live on in the hearts of his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Shameka Dowdy and his great grandmother, Annie Hamer

Akii leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Tawanya Miller; father, Aki Braddox; four siblings, Ameena Braddox, Anessa Braddox, Kamaya Wicker, and Malachi Green; maternal grandparents, Jessie Miller (Sandra) and Gwen Miller; paternal grandparents, Kevin Barnes and Vanessa Barnes; aunts and uncles, Jamal I. Miller (Nefertari), Shawn McCauly, Lakina Smith, Tomeka Battle (Shawn), Tushiema S. Braddox (Howard), Tosha M. Braddox (Donald), Abdur R. Braddox, Kamal Braddox, Sa-eed Braddox, Najee Barnes, Daniel Patterson, great aunts and uncles; a special friend of the family, Jimmy Butler; and a host of loving family and friends who loved him dearly.

A very heartfelt acknowledgement to his Uncle Larry and Aunt Trina Ocheltree.

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Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home-Sanford, NC