Kelly Clarkson’s Ex Brandon Blackstock Remembered as ‘Devoted Father’

Brandon Blackstock’s obituary remembers him as a “devoted father” to his four children, two of whom he shared with ex-wife Kelly Clarkson. The “American Idol” season 1 winner’s ex passed away on August 7, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Brandon Blackstock Remembered as a ‘Devoted Father’ in Obituary

The obituary shared by Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services began, “Narvel Brandon Blackstock peacefully passed to be with the Lord on the morning of August 7th, 2025, after a brave and courageous 3-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded in his home by his family, who comforted him and lovingly handed him off to his grandparents in heaven, who welcomed him home.”

In addition to details about his “career in the music business” and a move “back to the mountains and the cowboy way of life he always wanted to live,” Blackstock was remembered as a great father.

“He was honest and earnest. He was loyal, hardworking, and loved hard,” the obituary shared.

“But never did his star shine brighter than in his role as a father. Nothing mattered to Brandon more than his four beautiful children, Savannah, Seth, River, and Remy,” the tribute noted. “To say he was devoted seems cliché. It feels like an overused word, but it is the correct word. He was a devoted father. His four children were and will always be his greatest love and his greatest legacy.”

The tribute also mentioned his grandchildren, “Lake, Julie, and LouCasey — who is on the way … they made him a ‘Pa’ … and he was born to be a ‘Pa.'”

Blackstock shares River and Remy with Clarkson and Savannah and Seth with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth.

Brandon Blackstock’s Ex-Wife Shared Touching Tribute to Him

Blackstock’s ex-wife, Ashworth, shared an emotional tribute to him in an August 8 Instagram post.

“On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would become the father of my children. Brandon was full of charm, wit, and just an absolute gentleman who happened to wear cowboy boots, wrangler jeans, and a cowboy hat,” she wrote.

Ashworth continued, “He was by far, hands down, the best Daddy and Pa. He loved hard and he fought hard. The best thing Brandon has left for his children is they know where he is. I’ve heard it said, ‘Nothing is lost when you know where it is’ and Brandon is with Jesus his Savior.”

She added, “Savannah, Seth, and our grandchildren are the best parts of who Brandon and I are. Thank you all for your prayers and condolences.”