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Brad Harkless Obituary

Brad R. Harkless

GRANVILLE: A memorial reception for Brad R. Harkless will take place 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark.

Mr. Harkless, age 42, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West - ER. He was born April 16, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio the son of John Harkless and Diana Higginbotham. Brad served with the U.S. Navy and was currently with the Veterans' Administration working as a medical service assistant.

Brad is survived by his daughter Ashley Harkless of Newark; father John (Charlene) Harkless of Newark; mother Diana (Arthur) Hardy; sister Melissa (Bryan) Jewell and niece Ella Jewell: grandmother Iona Higginbotham; step son Jacob Smith; aunts Janet Tucker and Sherry Davis; uncle Mark Higginbotham; step grandmother Janet Morris; special friend Jessica Schweikert and former wife Heather Jones.

Brad was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Arthur and Bonnie Harkless and maternal grandfather Herbert Higginbotham.

Memorial gifts, in Brad's name, may be made to the American Cancer Society.

On line condolences to the family may be sent via www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com by clicking Obituaries/guestbook entry.

Published by Advocate on Jul. 15, 2013.
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I worked with Brad at DSS and every time I saw him, he put a smile on my face. I want to extend my condolences to you and your family and I pray that God gives you comfort during this time.

Ayisha Pimento

July 27, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Brad's passing. Prayers to your family. Keep your memories.

Steve and Gail Spring

July 17, 2013

I worked with Brad at DSS. He was a hard worker and a caring person. He will be missed. RIP Brad..

Bob Patrick

July 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his daughter. I know how much she meant to him and how much he loved her. He will be truly missed.

Tim Stires

July 17, 2013

John & Charlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your son passing! I can not imagine the difficulty you are having with his passing. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Tom Gartner

July 16, 2013

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I worked with Brad at DSS. He will be missed.

Joel Barrows

July 16, 2013

RIP to a friend, co-worker, and fellow Navy brother.

Keith S.

July 16, 2013

I worked with Brad for many years at the DoD and I don't think a day went by that he did not speak of his little girl who he treasured more than life. Rest in peace my friend.

July 16, 2013

I was very fortunate to work with Brad at DoD. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers our with the Harkless family during this difficult time.

Melanie Carroll

July 16, 2013

I am deeply sadden to hear the passing of Brad. I worked closely with Brad at DSS and he was a very good guy who treated everyone the same. God Bless

Jeremy Hargis

July 16, 2013

We are sending our deepest sympathies to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Don & Sue Dyar and Family

Sue Dyar

July 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

Mark & Jean Wethey

July 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out the the entire family especially Brad's daughter~! May God grant you the strength, peace and serenity to see you thru life's journey ahead. My heart goes out to all of you~! God Bless you all~!~! Darilyn Neal (VA)

July 15, 2013

I worked with Brad at DOD, he was a very sweet person my deepest sympathy to his family especially his precious daughter whom he spoke of with pride and fondness.

Vera Tanev

July 15, 2013

I am deeply sadden by your passing Brad.. You'll never be forgotten.. You are an Angel.... Your Smile was Contagious...You had a way about you that i can't explain...It brightened everyone's day including mine... I will miss seeing you at work especially every time I call a patient back... I know you are in a better place where there is no suffering.... I thank you for the time I had of knowing such a nice, kind and giving person.... Your coworker and friend from the VA.
Darilyn Neal

July 15, 2013

Brad was a special guy. He will be greatly missed. Sandi Turner

July 15, 2013

I was very fortunate to work with Brad. He always made the day brighter with his warm smile. I was lucky enough not to just call him a coworker but a friend too. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Gretchen Specht

July 15, 2013

Brad will be missed by all at the VA. His life has touched so many.

Michael Gay

July 15, 2013

I am at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a kind giving person and my life will be missing something without him in my life. Go with God my dear friend.

Ally Felumlee

July 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew Brad. I was a co worker with Brad at the Dept Of Defense. He was a treat to be around and will be greatly missed. I am shocked and sadden at this news.

Theresa Moats

July 15, 2013

I worked with Brad for several years at DOD. This came as a shock. Our thoughst and prayers are with the entire family. God Bless you.

Bonny Clark

July 15, 2013

I worked with Brad with the Department of Defense. Brad was a great guy. Our prayers and sympathy go out to his family. He was much to young to be taken and he will truly be missed.

Ross Miller

July 15, 2013

John, Charlene & Melissa - So sorry to hear of the passing of your son/brother. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff & Debbie Dalzell

July 15, 2013

I will miss Brad everyday at work. He always brightened my day! He had a smile that could always make me smile no matter how hectic my day was. His spark each day will be truly missed. I wish you all the strength to make it through the sorrow and pain. He will always be with you.

Kelly Gibbs

July 15, 2013

I am a co worker of Brad's and I am shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. He was a nice person and will be missed at the VA.

Gayle Collins

July 15, 2013

Condolences to the Harkless Family. Brad was like a member of the Evans FAmily. He was constantly in our residence growing up and my late wife loved him very much. He was like a second son to her. I pray that God will provide the family with strength during this period. I will miss seeing him at the VA when I visit the facility in Columbus. He had a way of making your day bright. I will never forget his reactions when my late wife passed (He called her Weezie), he took it very hard. She loved him as a second son and he loved her as a second mother. He is in heaven now and no more suffering.

Bob Evans Sr.

July 15, 2013

I worked with Brad for many years with the Department of Defense. Brad was a great young man and we had years of fun working together. My prayers and sympathy go out to his family and his daughter whom he always called his little princess. He was a good friend and he will truly be missed.

Jana ODell

July 15, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Brad at the VA. Brad was always concerned about his fellow Veterans and was a joy to be around....he will be missed...

"Roger that..."

Nikki Despas

July 15, 2013

I met Brad at work, at the VA. What a wonderful man, always spoke highly of his daughter and family. brad will be missed greatly here at the VA, he always had a smile for everyone, would help you in anyway at all, and he was a great friend. The twinkle he carried in his eyes, well they'll be a new star in the skys. You will be missed my friend, your laugh, your smile.

Maggi Moore

July 15, 2013

My condolences to the family of Brad...he was a friend from high school. You will be missed and may you rest in peace my friend. Our daughters are together now sharing memories of you. Those memories she will cherish forever! God Bless you Brad.

Lyann McFarland

July 15, 2013

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