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Bradley DeCell

1959 - 2019

Bradley DeCell obituary, 1959-2019, Atlanta, GA

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1959

DIED

2019

Bradley DeCell Obituary

Bradley Lewis DeCell
1959-2019
On Wednesday, October 16, Bradley Lewis DeCell passed away from a short battle with cancer in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Dallas, Texas on September 16, 1959, and preceded by death, Alonzo Lewis DeCell, father, Steven Edward DeCell, brother, and Tab Jackson, partner, and his beloved dogs: Katy, Chaka, and Mercedes. Brad leaves behind Marilyn Ruth DeCell, mother, Denise and Jorgen Schäffer, sister, Susan and Ron Shifflett, sister, and Preston DeCell, nephew.
Brad graduated from Louisiana State University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. For many years, he worked in corporate finance for Caterpillar and Deutsche Bank. He left the corporate world for positions with St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Immaculate Conception Church. In his final years, Brad chose to dance to the beat of a different drum- his own.
Anyone who knew Brad knows he had a traveling soul who visited all but seven Caribbean islands. Because of his travels, Brad has many friends spread across the world. He loved cooking, gardening, and reading. He loved to have fun while making everyone laugh. His brilliant mind came up with some of the craziest stories that were most likely embellished from his own adventures.
We take comfort knowing the DeCell men are now looking down upon the DeCell women.
Per Brad's request, a private ceremony will be held in St. Marten. If you wish to donate in his honor, the family asks that you donate to Atlanta's Pet Buddies Food Pantry.
"Courage, my little wolf, always the courage! Remember that the bad days are not forever, and the trouble which seems so terrible will disappear at last. Rest assured, my dear one, that I will remember thee always. "

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 1, 2019.

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Brad and Dayna HS reunion from Stephanie B.

Stephanie Bradley

November 7, 2019

Stephanie Bradley

November 6, 2019

Fond high school memories of you old friend. I will always remember playing air drums with you and driving around jamming out to the best Classic Rock and Disco music. You and Robbie always brightened up the formals, parties and high school social events! Thank you for including me in your shenanigans with so much laughter!

Brad - HS Graduation 1978 from Stephanie B.

Stephanie Bradley

November 6, 2019

Brad and Robert - HS Reunion 1998 from Stephanie B.

Stephanie Bradley

November 6, 2019

Eileen Leary

November 1, 2019

Brad , when I think of you I'll always smile. You brought so much joy and laughter to our days at Caterpillar . And I'll always treasure your visits to Boston. RIP My friend.

Diane McWhorter

November 1, 2019

Thank u Brad for bringing so much joy to others!
Love & prayers to all.

Jeanie Dukes

October 31, 2019

Dear Friend,
I loved you and will miss you.

Jeanie Dukes

October 31, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

October 31, 2019

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Terry Kahn

October 31, 2019

Brad you were a special friend and will be missed dearly. I feel so blessed to have seen you last year. You were happy and you were healed. Little did
we know a year later you'd be gone! RIP my friend!

Sara Roach

October 31, 2019

Brad my sweet dear friend. We had so much fun growing up and you always could make my frown turn upside down. For the past several years we have been General Hospital pen pads. I will think of you each day it is on. Your favorite question to me was where is Heather and Christina. I miss you although knowing you are no longer struggling or in pain turns my frown upside down. Till we meet again.

My deepest sympathy to Brad's family

Terry Kahn

October 31, 2019

Brad you were such a good friend. I will always treasure our friendship. I wish I had known you were sick but am so happy I saw you October 2018 looking so happy and healthy. I will always remember that! Peace to the DeCell girls!

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