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Bradley Ray Forest Sr.
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Bradley Ray Forest, Sr., 58, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012, at his residence in Falfurrias, Texas surrounded by his loving family after fighting a long battle against cancer. He was born on February 25, 1954 to John Reece Forest, Jr. and Doris Marie Stanfford Forest in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bradley proudly served our country as a PFC for the U.S. Army and later became a Pipeline Supervisor for Enterprise Products Partners. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Bradley is preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Nettie Grace Forest and brother John Reece Forest, III. He is survived by his loving wife, Dahlia Garza Forest of Falfurrias, Texas; three sons Bradley Ray Forest, Jr. of Falfurrias; Thomas Reese (Cassandra) Forest of Falfurrias and Bradley Andrew (Josie) Sims of Corpus Christi, Texas; three brothers, Michael (Rachel) Forest or Arkansas, Rush Forest of Austin, Texas and John (Davie) Hopkins of Kingston, Texas; two sisters, Cheri (Ron) Elsner of Corpus Christi and Beth (Rick) Recio of Premont, Texas; four grandchildren, Thomas Reese Forest, Jr., Clayton Andrew Sims, Hailey Alaine Sims and Lauren Sims and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams in Falfurrias.
Funeral Service will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams.
Burial will follow at the Falfurrias Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be James Menke, Darrel Star, Alton Crosson, Balde Lozano, Danny Miller and Hector Garcia.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Rocky Casey, Jimmy Sanchez, and Carlos Hernandez.
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Bob Dannelley
July 10, 2012
Old friend, so sorry I wasn't able to be there in your time of need. I think of you fondly, and will always be thankful for our friendship. Until we meet again.
Tomas, Jr. Garza
May 30, 2012
Bradley and I were never really close, much to my regret, but I admired him dearly, from a distance of course to respect his "toughness", but he to me, as my brother in law, was one of only two of my role models when it comes to looking up to as a strong foundation. I never asked much of him and he never asked much of me, but I knew that he was the one that I (or the rest of our family) could definately count on! I will miss him,( but "We'll see each other again, Brother!)
Judy Clark
May 29, 2012
Dahlia and family... there are no words to express the feelings of sadness. As you know, Bradley had been in my life since I was born. He was part of the Menke family... he was a kind soul and was thought of as a son by my parents. I remember when he would call my mom just to tell her one of his many jokes and would stop by and visit with my parents on many, many occasions.... a good, good man. He will be missed but his memories will never fade.
Selina Garza
May 29, 2012
Dahlia,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Please remember that although it will never go away, it will get easier to find ways to cope with the loss as time goes on. Remember all the fun times and keep those memories in your hearts forever.
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Mary Alice Mora
May 27, 2012
I have known Bradley since I was about 8 years old. We were neighbors. We all go our separate ways, but when I think of my childhood, he is in it. He will be missed. How I prayed he would stay with us longer. I am so sorry Dahlia. God Bless you and all your Family in this time of sorrow.
May 27, 2012
We were very sorry to hear of Bradley's passing. I had the privilege to have worked with Bradley for many years.He was always frank, reliable,and trustworthy. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary and Carol Witte, Victoria, Texas
Bobby Ramirez FDA Howard Williams
May 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Henry M. Fletcher
May 26, 2012
Bradley was a great friend who I had the Great Honor to have known him. We worked at La Gloria for many years, him in the plant and me in the field. He was a hard worker and never let up. We all looked up to him for he was a fine example of a person that everyone want to be like. I had a ton of conversations with him and we both were Veterans. I was so glad to see that the Co. he was working for had made him a Supervisor because I always felt this is were Mobil miss the Calling and never gave him a chance because no one worked harder then he did, Sorry I miss the Service tonight but I will there to see you off my Great Friend. Like a Vet. You will never be Forgotten for "Good Solders Never Die They Just Fade Away". My Deepest Condolences to Your Wife and Family.
Patricia Tijerina
May 26, 2012
Please know that we are thinking and praying for your family in your time of sorrow. I'm so glad that Nevaeh and Araceli got to know their Tio Bradley his Love and Kindness towards them will never be forgotten. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Love Pat, Nevaeh and Araceli Tijerina
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