Brandon Blackstock, the late husband of Kelly Clarkson who died this week after a battle with cancer, appeared to enjoy time with his family -- including former stepmother Reba McEntire -- in the months before his death.

Reba McEntire has long talked about her close bond with her late stepson Brandon Blackstock. The "Fancy" singer was married to Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, prior to their divorce in 2015.

Reba McEntire’s son, Shelby Blackstock, is paying tribute to his half brother Brandon Blackstock. “Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother,