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John A Braddy
1931 - 2017
John A Braddy
1931 - 2017
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BORN
1931
DIED
2017
John Braddy Obituary
John graduated from the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL, where he met his future wife. He is retired from Pantagraph Printing and Stationery. After retirement they moved to Rockford, IL for 20 years where he worked part-time for the Rockford Park District. John remained active in the alumni association years after graduating until his passing.
He was a founding member of the First Assembly of God Church for the Deaf in Normal, IL, serving as a trustee for many years. John started numerous churches in Illinois for the deaf, including the Christian Deaf Center in Rockford, IL. Over the years, John served his church in many capacities including pastoring and teaching Sunday school. John trusted God in all things and enjoyed sharing his love for God.
Throughout his lifetime he and Pauline generously gave back to the school from which they graduated until his death. Joh was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan. John also enjoyed sharing the gift of sign language and would often teach people he met new signs.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Braddy and Patty Braddy Reeve, both of Bloomington; a grandson, Christopher (Kelly) Reeve of Normal; and John's beloved great granddaughter, Baylee Sue Reeve. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, John is preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Anderson and Virginia Ralston; and two brothers, Alan and Oliver Braddy.
Services will be held Thursday, October 26th at 10 a.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington, with Pastors Ed and Beth Herald officiating. Entombment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 25th at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan Braddy for Baylee's college fund.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at eastlawn-bloomington.com.
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Nathan Frederick
October 30, 2017
Thanks John for some advices when I was down. What's a caring guy as God blessed him and Pauline as they're wonderful Christians. Love you both.
Dena Shott
October 26, 2017
To the Braddy Family, My name is Dena Shott and I am deaf. John and Pauline were good friend of mine and I used go to Deaf Christian Church long time ago and he was always smile and so happy and he sometime tease me made me laugh! and I was surprise that he passed away but glad he's with his lovely wife Pauline so miss him and say NO MORE SUFFERING!!!! God bless ur families!!
Ann Gronlund
October 25, 2017
Braddy family I'm sorry for your loss. I interpreted for John and Pauline many times. I will miss John's sense of humor. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark and Jane Fairchild
October 24, 2017
John and Pauline Braddy were true treasures of God on this earth. They both were always so very kind and gentle toward everyone in life. Our loss on this earth but heaven's great gain. Jesus was the very core center of John and Pauline's life. I will forever be thankful to have known John and Pauline since 1975 meeting them at the old Franklin Avenue Normal Assembly of God Church, but now we all face ETERNITY together with JESUS as our Lord - and what a day that will be when JESUS we all shall see.
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Doris Highsmith
October 23, 2017
John was a good friend of mine, and we talked on the video phone just about every week. We graduated from the same school for the deaf in Jacksonville, IL. He will be sorely missed, but at least, he will be with his wife, Pauline, and God as he was a good Christian man. RIP John. Now ur in a happy place & no longer suffering!! :)
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