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Garland Thurman Bradley

May 19, 1926 - February 4, 2007
Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, Garland Thurman Bradley, has sailed on to his next adventure on Sunday, February 4, 2007. Garland, also known as Brad; GTB Grits, Taters and Beans; Flags; and Daddy Brad, was many things to many people over the space of his 80 years. He was a humanitarian, a sailor, a cowboy, a champion of the dark horse, an engineer, builder and contractor, Santa Claus, and a storyteller extraordinaire who had an impish twinkle in his eyes that gave away the secret that he really was a delightful Irish Leprechaun. Garland was very proud and honored by his service in the United States Navy, Pacific division during WWII. He served as a Signalman aboard the U.S.S. Barnwell, which was named for a county in South Carolina. Brad, and three other shipmates who only recently reconnected via the Internet after sixty years, presented the commissioning pennant from the U.S.S. Barnwell to the county of Barnwell on Memorial Day, 2005. Garland touched the hearts on many people during his blessed lifetime which took him from Pryor, Oklahoma, where he was born, to Washington State, Venezuela, Peru, Massachusetts, Arkansas, California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and finally to Greenville, S.C. Garland left a legacy of love, compassion, empathy, selflessness, generosity and humor. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and David Karr. Susan and John Turner; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Kathryn LaFollette, Jewell and Donald Raney; a brother, Troy Bradley; and many nephews and nieces, of whom he is incredibly proud. A memorial service honoring the extraordinary life of Garland Bradley will be held in San Francisco, CA. Any donations in Mr. Bradley?s honor may be made to Safe Harbor, a home for battered and abused women, 2111 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.
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Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, Garland Thurman Bradley, has sailed on to his next adventure on Sunday, February 4, 2007. Garland, also known as Brad; GTB Grits, Taters and Beans; Flags; and Daddy Brad, was many things to many people over the space of his 80 years. He was a humanitarian, a sailor, aContinue Reading

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Sarah Lane left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father will be missed. Peace be with you and your family. Sarah Lane
Patrick D. Doyle left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim, Although I never actually met your father but we sat almost alongside him and some rowdy dinner guests at Saskatoon ResturantI have some idea of the depth of your love for him and the pain and sorrow you feel. But I know that David will help you thr
Nancy Burton left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim: What a wonderful person you dad had to be. Shirley was telling me about what a fighter he had been. He sounds like a real inspiration to anyone who was fortunate enough to come into his life. Please know you are in my prayers and my thoughts. M
Marilyn McCoy left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim, I'm so sorry you lost your father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. He certainly raised a wonderful daughter. Having read his obituary, I must hear more stories about him -- when you recover somewhat from this terrible grief. You are in
Kirby Mitchell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mr. Bradley will be missed very much -- glad I got to meet him. He life seemed like a great adventure; I always wanted to hear more.
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James L. McCullough left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Kim and David, Winona, Jane and I are sorry to hear about Garland's passing. It was great that we were able to be together for that short time in May of 2005 with the other three ex-Navy men and family members. It was a pleasure also to correspond wi
James L. McCullough left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Kim and David, Winona, Jane and I are sorry to hear about Garland's passing. It was great that we were able to be together for that short time in May of 2005 with the other three ex-Navy men and family members. It was a pleasure also to correspond wi
Ellen Swann left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim and David: Although I never got to meet your father, his obituary sounds like a man I would have so enjoyed meeting. Anyone with a nickname of Grits, Beans and Taters certainly had a place in my heart. His history sounds so full of wonderful storie
Edgar E Hunley left a message on March 6, 2015:
I am so sorry to hear about Brad. I know you loved him very much. And you were so good to him. You lost a Dad, I lost a Shipmate. The USS Barnwell APA 132 was my first ship. Edgar E. Hunley BMC US Navy Ret.
Debra Scurry left a message on March 6, 2015:
Always thinking of you.
Darrell & Jessica Miller left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. We know where his journey will take him and that he is smiling and watching all those he loved and held so close to his heart. We did not know him personally we did met him at your w
Darlene Robertson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim and Susan How forunate we were to have known Brad all these years. We will always be grateful for his friendship. You and your families are in our thoughts. We will see you in San Francisco.
Darlene G. Parker left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met your dad, your words about him make it seem as though I knew him and of course I wish I had met him! You will have wonderful memories of him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cec'' Robertson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kim and Susan...What a terrible loss, Brad was such a fantastic human being and a dear friend of ours for so many years. You know that we share in your sorrow. Look forward to saying goodbye in San Francisco.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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