Photo courtesy of Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors - Denton
Lake Dallas, Texas
May 18, 1967 – Oct 26, 2013
John Bradley (Brad) Rountree:
Brad was born on May 18, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana died unexpectedly on October 26, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife Karin, son Kyle, and daughter Rachael of Lake Dallas, Texas; mother and stepfather Pat and Barry Elsom of Galveston, Texas; father Rick Rountree, his significant other Carol Jacobson and her daughter Natalie; sister Gail Blaylock, husband John and their children Austin and Jackson of Norman, Oklahoma. Brad is also survived by sister-in-law Dagmar Wood, her husband Eric and their four children; in-laws Elke and Jim Mitchell, Dieter and Trudy Deuchler and many friends who will miss him deeply.
Brad graduated from Paris, Texas High School and Paris Junior College. Brad loved the outdoors and was running his own ranch / petting zoo outside Marietta, Oklahoma at the time of his death. Brad had a big heart, a loving personality and never knew a stranger. Brad will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched.
Visitation and memorial services were held on Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at DeBerry Funeral Chapel, 2025 West University Drive, Denton, TX 76201. The services were performed by the family's Pastor Jeff Wickwire. Burial followed immediately thereafter at Swisher Cemetery near the family's home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Dallas Animal Services, P. O. Box 368, Lake Dallas, TX 75065 in honor of Brad's love for animals.
May God bless the family and friends who loved Brad, watch over them and draw them near as he goes home to be with our Heavenly Father.
So sorry and sad to hear about Brad's passing today. I worked with him at Sprint. and considered him to be one of the finest young men I have ever known. He was very courteous and always willing to help. I enjoyed visiting with him and know how proud he was of his family. May God Bless all of you!
January 29, 2014
I just heard of Brad's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Brad at Sprint....he took such great care of me and the others that needed his assistance.
Nancy Salisbury
Nancy Salisbury
January 28, 2014 | Irving, TX
I am so sorry to hear of the lose of Brad he truly had big heart and was a joy to have worked with. I know he will be missed by all.
David Welch
November 14, 2013 | Arlington, TX
I'm very sorry to hear of Brad's passing. He was a good friend and a co-worker. I valued the relationship I built with him in my brief time in Dallas.
Anthony Sanchez
November 07, 2013 | Cedar Park, TX
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill DeBerry and Bill DeBerry Jr.
October 30, 2013 | Denton, TX
