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BRAD HARDWICK Obituary
Feb 25, 1959 - May 7, 2012
Bradford Eugene Hardwick, 53, of Cape Coral, died at his home on Monday, May 7. Born in Sikeston, Missouri, he moved to Cape Coral in 1964. He was a 1977 graduate of Cypress Lake High School, graduated from Edison College and attended the University of South Florida.
Brad excelled in all of his life's endeavors. In addition to a successful 17-year career with Time Warner and Comcast, Brad was a licensed sea captain, an accomplished angler and a lifelong Dolphins fan. Brad will be fondly remembered for his love, kindness and generosity to family and friends, as well as his welcoming smile and fervent love of everything Cape Coral.
Preceded in death by his father, Robert Hardwick, Brad is survived by his mother, Jo Hardwick, and stepfather, Don Cochran, of Cape Coral; three sisters, Debbie (Bob) Morris, of Winter Park; Robin (Rob) Greig and Mary Beth (Chris) Keslinger, both of Cape Coral; one brother, Clay (Esperanza) Hardwick, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; two nieces, Crystal McClaran and Crystal Keslinger; and three nephews, Bo Morris, Dash Morris and David Keslinger. We will forever love and miss you, Brad.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 1 p.m. at the Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Visitation will begin at 12:30 Family and friends are invited. Immediately following, a Celebration of life will be held at Tarpon Landings, 6051 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral. Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to share in Brad's Life Story and to leave thoughts and memories for his family. Donations in Brad's memory may be made to the Cape Caring Center, 4645 SE 15th Avenue, Cape Coral 33904 or to the Cape Coral Historical Museum 4645 SE 15th Avenue Cape Coral 33990.
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james taylor
May 12, 2012
Dear Brad and family, thank you for who you are. Godspeed Brad.
Rick Wylie
May 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about Brad!!! Clay and Brad were one of my first childhood friends in Cape Coral I too remember all the football games in the Hardwick's yard as a kid and how great his family was. God Bless.
Adelaide Bergau Anderson
May 11, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of Brad, I remember him from school, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Neubert
May 11, 2012
Debbie,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, they are special to sisters. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Karen Tinsley Neubert
May 10, 2012
We have only know Brad for a short time as one of his neighbors at Dockside Condos.We found him a very likeable fellow & so full of knowledge of the Cape & area.He always spoke lovingly of his parents & family .Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.Sincerely Bob & Betty Decaire Ontario ,Canada
Amy McNeal
May 10, 2012
Clay , so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother . Our prayers are with you and the family and friends of Brad . Amy
TED DICKERSON
May 10, 2012
YOU ARE NOW AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS ,YOU WERE A VERY GOOD FRIEND TO TED AND BARB DICKERSON,LAWRENCEVILLE,GA.
May 10, 2012
You are all in our prayers...Perry and DJ
Obie Broadbent
May 10, 2012
I was very sad to hear about Brad passing on. He's in a better palce now, so take comfort in knowing that. It's been many years since I saw Brad but I have fond memories of my childhood playing in the Hardwick's backyard.
God Bless
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