Brad Huffman Mr.
November 16, 1950 ~ April 29, 2014
Born in:
Danville, Illinois
Resided in:
Dacula, GA
Bradley "Brad" Duane Huffman, age 63, of Dacula, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was born and raised in Danville, IL to Robert R. Huffman and Phyllis Weingand Huffman. Brad graduated from Danville High School in 1968. He was in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1968-1972 serving in Vietnam. Brad graduated from Illinois State University in 1976 with a BS degree. He work in the construction industry from 1976 until 2008 which included owning his own business, Southern Indiana Garage Builders. In 2009 he started Bradz Bladz and worked motorcycle rallies all over the country where he was known as "The Blade Man."
Brad enjoyed golf. He loved his family and was dedicated to spending time with them and spent the last years of his life doing what he loved.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. & Phyllis Weingand Huffman, and Phyllis's second husband, Joseph Blackwell. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara "Barb" Huffman; sons, Kyle R. Huffman of Des Moines, Iowa and Andrew C. Huffman & wife Elisabeth of Vienna, Austria; sisters, Chris Huffman and Jodi Coffman of Danville IL; brother-in-law, Frank Morin & wife, Connie, of Louisville, KY; nephews, Zac Carlson and Logan Coffman; nieces, Ashley & Andy Wireman, Chad & Melissa Morin, Jaieme & Amber Morin; several additional relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.
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Condolences on your loss. Your family is my prayers.
Beverly
Barb, Kyle and Andrew – we were so shocked and saddened to hear of Brad, he was such a nice guy. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.
Neil and Susie
Barbara , our prayers are with you and your family , it was my honor and pleasure to know Brad…
Brad was loved by most people that knew him and will be missed by all. He will remain in our hearts and memories. I just hope there’s a Harley there for him to ride.
Barb,
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are on our thoughts and prayers
love
Bill and Karen Brenner
Barb and family–I am so sorry for you loss. We will be out of town on Saturday, but please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Barb, if there is anything you need or need done, let me know.
Annette and Tommy Moon
So so sorry for your loss! So glad our paths crossed! Please know you are on our thoughts and prayers!!!
Karen and I loved Brad and how he approached life with a sense of humor and always saw the goodness in people.
He will be missed and our prayers are with Barb and the kids.
Karen will be traveling this weekend but I will be there to celebrate his life.
RIP Brad you where a special person.
Barbara, I’m so sorry. It’s hard to believe Brad is gone. He and I grew up together, being cousins whose mothers were very close. He was a great kid and a wonderful man. I’m praying for you and your family. Linda
Barb,
I was deeply saddened to learn to learn of your loss. Brad was a fine man, and he will be missed by all who knew him. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb, we are so sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Mike and Brad were close cousins when they were young. He is sorry that they drifted apart.
Dear Barb, Kyle and Andrew,
I am in shock over Brad’s sudden passing. Brad was such a fun loving person. I feel so blessed to have known him. My heart is breaking for your loss. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Please know that I am here for you during this time of sorrow. Love, Shirley and Ted
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. If you need anything, please know that my dad, Jeremy and I are here for you and will help out in any way we can. I wish I could come to the visitation but I am leaving out of town today. Again, I am so sorry.
Tiffani Rassel
It is tough to write as we go back so far and have so much in common at the beginning. So many thoughts go through my head of what we shared with you and Brad happiness – laughter and sometimes as now tears. Brad is with friends and family.
God Bless you
With the deepest of respect.
Dan and Kay Clark
241 E Woodford St.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Dear Barb, Kyle and Andrew –
Words cannot express how shocked and saddend we are – Brad brought life and laughter to all that knew him. I can hear his laugh and how he talked about opening “Burgers on the Beach” – what a great trip to Mexico we all had!
Please know that Brad and I are here for you today, and always.
Love, Martha & Brad
Dear Barbara and Kyle,
God puts people in our lives at critical times and He did that by allowing Betty and I to help with prayers and a hug when you were in to our town of Eufaula, Alabama during such a tragic time. Please know that Parkview Baptist Church, my Sunday School class and many others join us a we lift up your family in prayers……….
Jim and Betty Smith
Barb, Kyle and Andrew: I was saddened to learn of your loss. I remember our many conversations of our husbands being in business for themselves and you and I working for the benefits. You all are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. Please call (770.315.6398) if there is anything I can help you with.
Love and prayers,
Dale and Veranda Edmondson
I wish I could be there today. Brad was like an Uncle to me. There is no one who can tell a story like Brad Huffman! Oh what I would give to hear him tell the Cabinet Salesman story just one more time. When I stayed with ya’ll I had many long talks and laughs with him. I am so grateful that I was able to spend that time with both of you. I love you and the boys so much and will always be here for you.
Barb an the boys.. As tears roll
Down my face an saddened we could not be there today.. My heart hurts so much. You were family to us a. Will always remember the love an laughs we shared. Jet Fuel Johnny will be missed more than anyone can imagine. Love you so much Barb.. I will be there to hug you soon.. Xox Jen/Oz
Barb and boys: This news was sent my way today. My heart goes out to you. Losing my husband this year, I can understand the deep hurt you are experiencing. The boys have lost a good Dad. Roger was told this news today, too. Andrew had
Mike and Juanita Huffman pass it on to us. I know his Celebration was a good one. He was a good man.
I can’t start to begin to tell you all that the very short time I knew Brad. from his beging his biz selling knifes and traveling the country…..living his dream’s…Brad was just one of those guy’s you could spend time talking and laughin with and I myself always highlighted our travels when I would see him on the same lot…..it is an absolute honor to have been able to meet and spend time with……..He will be missed but his voice will always be in my soul….and my heart……Thank you Brad for being you…..Barb I just can’t tell you how much we hurt for you ….we love you like a mom and you know !!!!!!…..I am 1 phone call away from anything I can do for you sweetie…..love you and will talk with you soon ..oxoxoxox…….prayers are always heard honey