Dr. Henry Orville Braddock

Dr. Henry Orville Braddock Dr. Henry Orville Braddock transitioned into eternity on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. He was 61 years old. On January 9, 1948, Dr. Braddock was born the first of three children to the late Henry and Essie (Spight) Braddock in Ripley, Mississippi. Dr. Braddock spent his childhood in the Washington Heights area in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1966, Dr. Braddock graduated from Battle Creek Central High School where he excelled as a National Honor Student and received All-State honors in basketball and track and field. In 1970, Dr. Braddock completed his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and became an esteemed member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He pursued his graduate studies as an Army ROTC cadet and received his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Psychology in 1974 and 1975, respectively from Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Braddock completed his distinguished military service in the Panama Canal Zone as a Captain, Medical Service Corps in the United States Army and received an Army Commendation Medal in 1978 and Honorable Discharge in 1980. Dr. Braddock's continued his life's work as an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, organizational development consultant, trainer, lecturer, educator, expert witness and intervention specialist as Chief Executive Officer of Braddock & Associates based in Atlanta, Georgia and provided consulting services to many county, state and federal agencies, public school systems, colleges and universities, faith based and non-profit organizations in mental health. Dr. Braddock is survived by his children Crystal Braddock, Dara Braddock and Errin Braddock, stepchildren, sisters Beatrice Herring and Ethelyn Braddock, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037, and Telephone (269) 965-5145 and at the Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community Ministries from 11:00 a.m. Monday until the time of service. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community Ministries, 153 Wood Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037. Interment will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery located at 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan 49012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Braddock Family Memorial Fund in care of Washington Heights United Methodist Church with reference to "Braddock Family Memorial Fund". Proceeds are used to provide scholarships and support outreach ministries. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com