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Bradford Updike Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Seth Alcorn. Burial will follow in Bennett's Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Updike was born January 11, 1931 in Warren County, son of the late Edwin Grafton Updike, Sr. and Margaret Virginia Fox Updike. He retired from Industrial Towel Supply in Front Royal. Mr. Updike was a member of Rivermont Baptist Church. He was a lifelong horse lover, and enjoyed riding and sharing that passion with others.
Surviving are one son, Bradford Julian Updike, Jr. and wife Barbara of Browntown; one grandson, Adam Updike and wife Shannon of Singers Glen, VA; one granddaughter, Jennifer Payne and husband Chris of Front Royal; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Xander Payne; and one brother, Jessie Ken Updike and wife Betty of Timberville, VA. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Weaver Updike; a son Ronnie Updike; and a brother, Edwin Grafton Updike, Jr.
Pallbearers will be Adam Updike, Jennifer Payne, Andrew Updike, Sam Updike, Mark Updike, and Tim Clem.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Payne, Xander Payne and Shannon Updike.
The family will receive friends on Friday, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bradford Updike
November 4, 2010
I am going to miss you Brad....Shelley Reynolds Royal Haven
November 2, 2010
The great horseman is now riding through the great plains of heaven and all his memories are with him. He will always be in our hearts and memories. Keep riding til we join you!
Patience Frenzel
November 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to the family during this time. I was very blessed to have know Mr. Updike and was fortunate enough to have shared his passion for horses. He helped me many times thru my 4-H years, he will be missed
Vicky Olinger- Riley
November 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God ease your pain and suffering.
Peggy and Refa Blakely
October 30, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. He will truly be missed.
Ray Olinger
October 29, 2010
Kindness and integrity personified.
Wishes for peace.
donna & Paul Nicely
October 29, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Mr. Updike was a special man and he will be missed by all
Junior Robinson
October 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna & Paul Nicely
October 29, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts during this time. Mr. Updike was such a special man and he will be missed by all.
Robert Olinger
October 29, 2010
A very kind, good man has passed. I'm very sad to hear this, but I know that his life was a blessing to those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family; may God bless you.
Farkle
October 28, 2010
My heroes have all been cowboys. Love and prayers to the family.
Frances and Lonnie Williams
October 28, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a very nice person to know and will truly be missed by all.
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