Bradford Glenn Sensabaugh

1925 - 2008

Bradford Glenn (Brady) Sensabaugh, 83, a resident of Evergreene Meadows, Stanardsville, Va., and formerly of Saluda, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008, from Alzheimer's related illnesses.
He was born January 26, 1925, the eldest son of the late Carl A. and Katrina Belle Sensabaugh, of Kerrs Creek, Lexington, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Hostetter Sensabaugh; and two brothers, Hunter H. Sensabaugh and Collins "Dick" E. Sensabaugh.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Ronald G. and wife, Sandy, of Ruckersville, and Bradford "Brad" B., of Saluda; four grandchildren, Jennifer S. Miller and husband, Peter, of Stanardsville, Va., Matthew G., of Staunton, Va., B. Lee, of Crozet, Va., and Laura J., of Matthews, Va.; four greatgrandchildren, Aidan and Heath Miller, and Seamus and Greenlee Sensabaugh. Brady's memory will also be cherished in the hearts of his surviving brother, Carl A. "Jun" Sensabaugh, of Kerrs Creek; and sister, Catherine S. Nicely, of Lexington.

Brady was a veteran of World War II, having served honorably in the United States Navy. He served aboard the U.S.S. Fechteler (DE-157), a member of the original commissioning crew, which was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. After recovering from his injuries, he was reassigned to the U.S.S. Oklahoma City (CL-91) and finished his military duty in the Pacific. He was also recalled to active duty for a short time during the Korean Crisis. Although Brady's formal education ended after the seventh grade, he mastered many skills including barbering, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding and many more. These skills served him well throughout his working career. He retired from Dominion Power in 1990 as a master electrician. In retirement, he enjoyed fishing, wintering in Florida, and visiting with family and friends.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at McDow Funeral Home with Pastor Lindsay Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Va., with honors conducted by the American Legion, Post #340.

The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Evergreene Meadows, 422 William Mills Dr., Stanardsville, Va. 22973; Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, Va. 22903-4819; Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, Va. 23175; or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff members of these wonderful organizations for their loving, compassionate care of our father in these last days of his life.

Friends may sign the guest register online for the family at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.