Joseph Bradford "Brad" Martin

Brad passed away Thursday September 22, 2022. He was born and lived his whole life in Georgia. Brad was a 1981 graduate of Clarkston high school and graduate of Georgia State University. He married his best friend Terasa Daurer in 1988. Brad taught 26 years at Dacula Middle School until he retired in 2016. His passion for teaching and love of nature continued as he went to work as a naturalist at Elachee Nature Center in Gainesville, Ga. Brad loved educating others and being outdoors in nature, but especially loved his family. His wife Terasa, son Caleb, daughter Erin and his dogs were his whole world.

Brad was the best father, husband, brother, son, uncle, cousin, teacher, soccer coach, nature lover, combat sports practitioner, philosopher, dog expert, brewery enthusiast, fitness guru, literary genius, and all-around great man. Brad was the type of man to give you the flannel shirt off of his back. Brad will be forever missed by his family and especially his dog Ringo.

A celebration of life visitation and service will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 at Wages and Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia beginning at 12pm.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that a donation be made in Brad’s name to your local or favorite park.