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Bradley M. Staley

FUNERAL HOME

Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home - Columbus

1631 Parsons Ave

Columbus, Ohio

Bradley Staley Obituary

STALEY Bradley M. Staley, age 22, taken from this world way too soon, August 30, 2011. Survived by mother, Pamela; brothers, Noah and Adam; grandparents, Rodney and Nancy; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many, many dear friends including special friend, Jessica Rawlins. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Obetz Cemetery for a graveside committal service and interment. Bradley shared the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Bradley Staley

98 Entries

Debbie

August 27, 2024

It doesn´t get any easier living this life without you. We miss you so much. Rest easy nephew! We love you always Aunt Debbie

Aunt Debbie

August 27, 2023

Missing all of you so much.. Your Mother is up there with you and so are Grandma and Grandpa and Debbie Sue. I hope your keeping them in line. We love you and miss you so much. Watch over the family. Help us bring Rocco home

Lori Turner

August 28, 2021

Lori Turner

August 28, 2021

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Lori Turner

August 28, 2021

My heart is heavy today as I think that it has been 10 years since you were taken from your family and friends! You´re mini-me son "Bradley" is such a beautiful young boy! You would be so proud! We often talk about you. You are loved and missed!

Debra Rhodes

August 28, 2019

We think about you daily. Your Mom and Granny are with you now. Please take care of them. I love you so much. Please help us Bring Rocco home We need all your help. Rest Peaceful my nephew ❤

Chance Smith

August 30, 2012

Damn bro it dont seem like its been that long love u bub R.I.P. MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY 3-17-89 to 8-30-11

The Rhodes

May 4, 2012

This is your son visiting you. I know you see him. He is so beatiful just like his Daddy. Love you forever. Aunt Debb

sandra harris

April 29, 2012

omg brad u going up on the wall of hero's where the baby and all of us will prodly remember all the joy and good u did bring to our lifes..i miss the hell out of u..love u tell the end of time....

~prommissy~

April 27, 2012

brad i miss u and i hope to see u again but i know i will brad dont be picky and share ur moey with my mom n mike lol i love u brad....

Debbie

March 22, 2012

Sorry for not wishing you a 23rd birthday.I've been trying to deal with the loss of Debbie Sue. I know she's there with you. I love you Bradley.Happy Birthday.Love forever Aunt Debb

Crystal Adams

February 11, 2012

Its just so surreal that your really not here anymore. I love you Brad u meant the world to me there was never a more sincere man to me than you were I will never ever ever forget the memories we made and shared. You are the greatest boyfriend a girl could ask for but we were meant to be friends, we knew that :) My condolences go out to everyone who lost you the Lord was ready for you to come home to his kingdom to watch over so many I know your up there shining down upon all of us bless your heart I love you and will never forget! R.I.P and soon we will all be together again.

sandra harris

February 10, 2012

bradley u have the most beauitful son that i hav ever laid eyes on..he's perfect!!you would of been so proud and the best father ever.i am so sorry that u didnt get that chance.But darling u look down like the angel i believe u are and look after him too just like u do for me.. i miss and love you so much..funny thing was in one of his pictures he had is hat turned side ways already..your memories help me so much and i never forget that smile u use on me to get your way....and you did !!!

Debbie Rhodes

January 24, 2012

It still hasn't gotten any eaiser...I still miss you so much. Your son is so cute. Just wanted to say Hi and I love you. Aunt Debbie R.

Aunt Debb R

January 9, 2012

I tried sending you a picture of your baby for almost a week. I hope it works this time.I just wanted to say I love you so, so, so, much And miss you so much too.You would be so proud of your son. He looks just like you. Aunt Debb

sandra harris

December 22, 2011

i miss you so much u r on my mind.u were taken from us way to soon.But as u were my angel here i believe u r still watching over me.baby rich misses you so bad he cries when he hears the video someone made u really touch his little heart.he never cried over anyone so watch over him tooo.nothing the same without you in are lives..much love always and forever aunt sandy

kymberleigh McLaughlin

December 22, 2011

you may be gone but will never be forgotten...RIP Bradley

Debb Rhodes

December 20, 2011

Brad, Just thinking about you today. When are our hearts going to mend? Debbie Sue isn't doing to good. Here before long she'll be joining you. Don't let her boss you around. Take care of her for me. PLEASE..They put you picture on the wall of Heros here at work. Now i can see you every day. I still can't believe you not here. Christmas is going to be so hard without you. I Love and Miss you so MUCH. Hug's & Kiss's. Your Aunt Debb

Danielle Ausmus

December 4, 2011

We love you and miss you Brad,
You may be gone but WE will never let you be forgotten!! WE ALL carry you in our hearts daily! WE Miss you and would do ANYTHING to bring you back! We miss you and love you!!!!!!

vaughn wray

December 3, 2011

brad,i miss yu sooo much

Aunt Debb

November 23, 2011

Were all going to miss you at grandmaws tomorrow. Thanksgiving will not be the same without you. We all LOVE and MISS you Brad.

Makaylee Stevens

November 22, 2011

Love you Bradley

T.T.,Ross and Rocco jr. Rhodes

November 11, 2011

Hi Bradley, Here's you a pic of us at holloween. Just wanted to say we Love you so much and miss you everyday. Maw-Maw miss's you alot to. She talk's about you everyday. Her heart hurts so much.And granny miss's you a lot too. One day we will see you again. And we'll all be so happy! Tell uncle Mike and Kevin we miss and love them too.

Chance Smith

October 29, 2011

A bub just wanted to say that i miss u so much and love u i cant realy say to much cause i knon u already kno how i feel just wish u was still here we all miss u so much and i kno i will see u one day agin but i just hope it is soon bub i look at ur pictures everyday and tears roll down my face i kno ur up there watching me and i kno u will hepl me through the good and bad times LOVE U BRAD LOVE UR LIL CUZZIN CHANCE

Prommissy smith

October 25, 2011

A HUSBAND, A FATHER, A UNCLE TOO, THIS IS A LEGACY WE HAVE FROM YOU
YOU TAUGHT US HOW TO FIGHT,
YOU GAVE US STRENGTH,YOUGAVE US MIGHT, A STRONGER PERSON WOULD BE HARD TO FIND AND IN YOUR HEART YOU WERE ALWAYS KIND, YOU FAUGHT FOR US ALL, IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.
NOT JUST AS A HUSBAND NOT JUST AS A FATHER FOR ALL OF US YOU GAVE YOUR BEST NOW THE TIME HAS COME FOR YOU TO REST. SO GO IN PEACE YOU'VE EARNED YOUR SLEEP, YOUR THE ONE WE ALL LOVED THAT WE WISH WE COULD KEEP. I LOVE YOU BRAD LOVE ALWAYS YOUR COUSIN TT

Brandy Harris

October 5, 2011

Hey baby.. i have been thinking about you all day.. damn i miss you so much baby boy... keep shining birght and keep me on my toes.. you are such a beautiful star.. the brightest one out there.. i love you always and 4-ever... ill be to see you soon...

Jess Davis

October 5, 2011

Bradley today is so hard I woke up and got on my fb and see that ur gonna be a daddy its a boy and it breaks my heart so bad I know how much u wanted to be a daddy!!! I have been crying for an hour none stop ily so much!!! No matter what we been threw I will love u forever and I will miss u until I see ur face again!!! I hate this so much!!! U r my shining star!!! I love u so much!!! I wish I had the words to explain how bad this pain is I have never felt pain this bad ever!!! Ily always and forever Bradley Michael Staley!!! Plz watch over us mostly Zack he came home last sun the 2nd and its a shame that ur not here to welcome him home he misses u so much 2!!! Ily bradley R.I.P ily so much I keep thinking its not real!!! I am wishing that it ain't I guess its starting to hit me that its not a nightmare... Ily Bradley u will always be missed never forgotten!!!

tabby pauley

September 18, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

mandy evans

September 17, 2011

you will always be missed and love by many.. we will all meet again! may you r.i.p but you would not be forgottin!!! my thoughts n prayers goes out to the family!!!

Debbie Rhodes

September 17, 2011

Brad just sitting here thinking about you. I don't understand. I can't believe this is really happening.I love you so,so,so, much. I went to your gravesite today. I still see you smilling at us. I miss you so. Love Ya Aunt Debb

amber mann

September 10, 2011

Brad..
Let me jus say the whole time I've known you. You are always the one to have something to say about everythings..the cockiest person I think I have ever met..but at the same time..such a great amazing caring person..you have left very many friends and family but we will all meet with you again..n yes even tho nobody was ready for you to go..god was ready for you..there's a purpose for everything..and even tho we don't like this one we have to deal with it..I am deff gonna miss you like crazy..n miss gettin into our lil arguments too..I love you boy..you will always b in my heart in every1s heart..deff will NOT b 4GOTTEN!. RiE. Baby boy..we'll meet again someday!

brandy harris

September 9, 2011

Hey bub. Just wanted to stop and say I miss and love you so much. So sorry I couldn't be there. I will be to see u when I'm done with all this chaos. But until then plz watch over me and keep me safe. I love you always brad. Xoxoxox.

nikki james

September 7, 2011

Brad you was one of a kind my heart goes out to your family and friends r.i.p

Deby Barnhouse

September 7, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

tracy terrell

September 7, 2011

Brad was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him, RIP bro.

amber mann

September 7, 2011

Laura Burns

September 7, 2011

A shining angel above..

Shawna Redd

September 6, 2011

R.I.P gone but never forgotten

shawna redd

September 6, 2011

always miss you brad forever and always you will always be in my heart...my thoughts and prayers go out to your family

jamie hicks

September 5, 2011

i am deeply sorry for your loss . bradley was such a nice kid ~ my prayers goes out too your family !

Tony Humphrey

September 5, 2011

Always loved and miss never forgotten miss you brad

SANDRA HARRIS

September 5, 2011

BRAD I AM SO LOST FOR THE WORDS TO SAY.BUT THE TEARS ARE STILL POURING OUT OF THE PIECE OF MY HEART THAT WENT WITH YOU.YOU WAS ALWAYS MY ANGEL FIRST THEN MY NEPHEW.EVEN THOUGH YOU KNEW I THOUGH OF YOU AS A SON.THEY MAY OF TOOK YOU FROM ME BUT THEY CANT TAKE THE LOVE I HAVE FOR YOU AND THE LOVE I KNEW YOU HAD FOR ME.NOBODY CAN TOUCH THE AWESOME MEMORIES WE HAD TOGETHER.SO DARLING JUST AS YOU WERE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL HERE ON EARTH. BE MY ANGEL LOOKING DOWN STILL WATCHING OVER ME UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN..ALWAYS AND FOREVER

September 5, 2011

RIP Brad,

My prayers go out to your Mother and the rest of you family. So sorry for you loss :(

Ivy Wise (Simpson)

September 5, 2011

I am shocked and saddend, I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brad is a hero in giving the gift of life to others, what a selfless thing to do. Anything I can do let me know

Nancy & Rodney Staley

September 5, 2011

Brad, I know your in a better place. Me and Paw are going to miss you so much. I don't know what we'll do with out you. We love you so much.That's what you always called us Maw & Paw. I love you Bradley

Jasmine Touvell

September 4, 2011

Brad It is so hard to accept the fact that ur gone forever! I miss you so much! You were such a great person, you did not deserve this at all. But I know you are my Guardian Angel watching over me. And I cant wait to see your beautiful face again. I remember when I lived on Bellows and you were always there, you use to pull my hair and I would be so mad at you but I would give anything for you to be here and pull my hair again.. I love and miss you so much! Words cant even explain how much but I kno one day I will be with you! Love Always Jasmine!!!! R.I.P.

Chance Smith

September 4, 2011

Brad i love u so much u were always there for me when ever i needed clothes or shoes u gave them to me i love u and miss u so much that i dont kno if i can make it through life without u love and miss u.R.I.P. BRAD M. STALEY

Chance Smith

September 4, 2011

Brad i love and miss u alway u were always there for me when i needed u when i needed clothes and shoes u gave them to me well i love and miss u always b. R.I.P. BRAD M. STALEY

stump mccarty

September 4, 2011

love u guys sorry for what u guys r goin thought love and miss u

stump, sarah and stanley mccarty

paige rhodes

September 4, 2011

I love and miss you brad.i wish you were still here.i miss the days we used to hang out and all the fun we had..i love you cousin brad

Rocco Rhodes

September 4, 2011

Brad, Hay little brother. I didn't want to get on here and write you. It hurts to bad. But you always worried about me and it never entered your mind to worry about you. Man you already know how much i love you. Your my brother and i'll love you for enterity. Tell uncle Mike & Kevin to look out for you.I love you Man

sara hood

September 4, 2011

I don't fully know you,but i do know of you and how good of a person you were..it's ashame your life ended so shortly and my prayers and condolences goes out to your family and your friends...

Deanna Staley Baker

September 4, 2011

Rest peacefully in the arms of angels dear Bradley....

Amy Raybern

September 4, 2011

Brad I love you! I wish this guy hadn't taken u from us...We miss u so much! Your family, neices and nephews, cousins, aunts an uncles miss u dearly! U will never leave our minds or our hearts! I love u B! U were and still are my closest cousin! We love u!

crystal adams

September 4, 2011

we are truely going to miss you be at peace in the arms of our lord jesus love ya

nancy staley

September 4, 2011

Bradley I love you and will miss you very very much rest in peace, love aunt nancy

tamara gatwood

September 4, 2011

I love you brad and will miss you more than words can explain, RIP you will remain forever in our hearts!!

Carrie

September 4, 2011

I still can't believe this happen to u..I know ur watching over everyone. .a part of u will live on forever..Rip Brad

~Tyler Rhodes~

September 4, 2011

i been prayin for u brad i love u brad u will be missed but never forgotten u are still here wit us we will all see u one day or another rest.in.peace brad we all love u

paul n paula adams

September 4, 2011

praying for ya lil"buddy may you rest peacefully with our sweet jesus until we meet again love ya always

Mels

September 4, 2011

R.I.H love you Brad

BIG BUB from the BOTTOMS

September 4, 2011

bro i cant really beleave that you was took away so soon ..brad i known you since you was 12 and it was a pleasure to be around you and you will be missed by alot of people ...and my heart goes out to your all your family and friends that are affected by this tragedy miss you bro out of sight but never outta mind !!!

Sher Glassnap

September 4, 2011

Brad I am so devestated I never thought I would B writing U here??? it'z not fair!!!! I LOVE U and I WILL MIZZ U EVERYDAY of my life!!!!!! watch over my babiez they love U and especially RAY-RAY.....He iz lost with out U!!!!!!! R.I.P. BABY and KIZZ GACIE 4 me and tell him how much I love and MIzz him!!!!!! ALWAYZ and 4 EVER........AUNT SHERRY!!!!!!!!

heaven smith

September 4, 2011

cousin brad i will always miss you in love you we all kno that you will always be with us i will miss everything about you i love you cousin brad n i know that u will always be with me n the family

holli gatwood

September 4, 2011

Bradley, We had our past and our momnets together. We had some good times and some bad. I'll always hold to the good ones and never let them go. I love you and still cant believe this is true. You were there for me when i needed you. You ment alot to me and i never told you. Just know that everyone here is keeping your memory alive one way or another. we all ove you so very much and are going to be lost with out you. Life wont be the same. What am i going to do now? Who is going to have my back now? Who can i run to when a guy is hurting me? I love you and ill never in my life forget you. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!

Rocco's son's Rhodes

September 4, 2011

Cousin Brad, We are going to miss staying all night with you and playing video games.You were our favorite cousin. We love you so,so,so, much. We'll never forget you. Baby Rocco, Ross, Jeffrey, And Justin

Pam Staley

September 4, 2011

my one and only Bradley Michael Staley,Words can not describe the Love I have for you!!!! I will miss u greatly!Its a great and wonderful feeling knowing you r with out a shadow of a dought our Lord and saver Jeuses christ.Momma'will be home with u some day and see u again.

Terry Rhodes

September 4, 2011

brad I will miss you very much. as a frend and uncle.I will miss playing basketball and seeing you.I will never forget you ever. love you brad.

debbie & family allen

September 4, 2011

R.I.P brad u was a dear friend.u might be goin but will never before gottin.u will always be in r hearts miss u man.

Paul Lee

September 3, 2011

Pam my prayers and thought are with you.Brad is well take care of

Amber Humphrey

September 3, 2011

Brad you turned in to a great young man. It's so sad that your life ended so short u will be very missed and always loved and never forgotten always in are hearts

Nikki Dodge (Greenlee)

September 3, 2011

RIP Brad You are loved & missed by many

I LOVE U BRADLEY FOREVER & ALWAYS, I MISS U SO MUCH

jessica rawlins

September 3, 2011

BRADLEY, WORDS CANT EXPRESS THE THINGS I AM FEELING, I MISS U SO MUCH I KNOW UR MY GUARDAIN ANGEL WATCHIN OVER ME, WHEN I GO TO PLACES WE'VE BEEN I CAN SEE US THERE, WHEN WE WAS SO IN LOVE AND NOTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD MATTERED!!! I LOVE U BRADLEY ALWAYS & FOREVER!!! ALWAYS MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! Lord, Protect me from my friends, i can handle my enemies!!! I LOVE U BRADLEY ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE U AGAIN ONE DAY

Angie Ross-Wilson

September 3, 2011

Brad was the best looking kid in the neighborhood, i used to tease him that he was going to be the prettiest boy in the bottoms....And he was..:)
RIP Bradley..Sooo sad!

Lori Turner

September 3, 2011

You are forever meshed in our hearts and lives! You will be missed! Rest in Heaven

Jess Rawlins

September 3, 2011

BRADLEY, I DONT EVEN NO WERE TO START I CANT BELIEVE UR GONE, MY HEART HAS BEEN BROKEN IT WASNT UR TIME TO GO, WE HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES I JUST KEEP THINKIN ABOUT THEM, US AND U, UR WERE SUCH A GREAT AND U HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART AND THE BEST SMILE, I LOVE U BRADLEY WORDS CANT XPRESS WHAT I AM FEELING, I MISS U & I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYZ AND FOREVER!!!

September 3, 2011

rest in peace brad! gone but never forgotten

Michael Washington

September 3, 2011

life is short in a world of unexpctedness & tragidy that alls we can do is mourn a loss while keeping them alive in our hearts & look forward to one day seeing our loved ones again..with that being said there is nothin I can do to bring a life back that was cut so short but I do feel your pain we all got to go one day seeings how were born to die so I give my condolances to the family & his loved ones for the loss..I pray & wish the best comes out of a bad situation & if i can help Im glad to do so..

BRANDY ROSS

September 3, 2011

BRAD,YOU WERE MY BABY AND STILL ARE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LIL RICH SAID HE LOVES AND MISSES YOU TO. WE HAVE HAD SO MANY YEARS TOGETHER AND SO MANY MEMORIES. GOSH WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ALWAYS IN MY HEART, MIND, THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES. LOVE YOU ALWAYS,LIL RICH RAWLINS JR. &

joe butcher

September 2, 2011

this was the last thing anyone expected to here friday morning we all no brad was a good person and a great friend

Amanda Runyon

September 2, 2011

Dam this is so sad to think tht u are gone tht we will never see ur face again! U were a great friend & would help any1 u considered a friend to ur laugh n all tha funny things u wood do is a memory I will hold on to forever ...for ever missed & loved

Keesha Layne

September 2, 2011

Brad u will be truelly missed by fam n friends.I know u r in heave lookin down on everyone u r now a special guardian angel.

kim carter hamilton twp 1991

September 2, 2011

pam,
your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ricky Staley

September 2, 2011

You will be missed. R.I.P Brad. Love you Cousin.
*Ricky, Jessica and Aiden Staley

angela richeson

September 2, 2011

Pam you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela Brown

September 2, 2011

Brad wev been friends since we were kids it didnt matter how much time passed it was like we never missed a beat i love u n will miss u rest n peace you will never be forgotten

jodell humphrey

September 2, 2011

i well miss you brad but you well always be in my heart.gone to soon but you are at peace now,i well always love you my brad.i always called him my little man.and deb god bless you

September 2, 2011

Pam
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that the Lord will comfort you during this time.
Charlotte Havens-Hatfield
Hamilton Twp Class of 1991

Mandy Harris

September 2, 2011

You'll be missed!

Debbie Rhodes

September 2, 2011

Brad I don't even know where to begin. You was here when ever i needed you just like my children are. You were such a special person to me. I don't know how i'm going to make it with out you here. I just don't know what i'm going to do. I will always love you for ever & ever & ever AUNT DEBB

sabrina canterbury

September 2, 2011

I have come to know brad through my children especially my son. you will be sadley missed. our prayers go out to his family.

canterbury family

September 2, 2011

In memory of a life gone to soon....

rebecca dowling

September 2, 2011

The memories of you will last a life time through your friends and family. Be at peace Brad, love always. Rebecca

krissy richmond

September 2, 2011

Brad, You were like a lil brother to me we had so much fun you always had our backs no matter what , We love you and will miss you, you will never be forgotten...

Jeremy Cline

September 2, 2011

Brad you were a good guy. You will be missed.

tony marioth

September 2, 2011

you will never be forgottin my dude.. we were good freinds for a long time homie, rest in peace... you can rest peacefully now bro bro!

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