Bradley Edward Spickler
Bradley Edward Spickler
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Born Tuesday, May 31, 1994, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Gregory E. Spickler and Cindy S. (Mowery) Spickler of Smithsburg, MD.
Brad graduated from Smithsburg High School in 2012 where he received multiple accolades, including Deputy Christopher Nicholson scholarship, Western Maryland Trooper Association scholarship and the Carroll and Virginia Reid scholarship. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Shenandoah University in 2016. During his time at Shenandoah, he was a proud member of the university's baseball team, the Shenandoah Hornets.
Following college, Brad began his career with the Montgomery County Police Department, where he dedicated himself to public service.
Aviation was one of Brad's many passions, and in 2018, he fulfilled a longtime goal by earning his private pilot's license. He was also a devoted member of Otterbein Church in Waynesboro.
Brad lived an active life and had a deep love for sports. Over the years, he participated in baseball, basketball, football, golf, and more recently, enjoyed playing soccer and pickle ball.
Besides his parents he is survived by his sister, Alexis N. Thomas and husband Chance, paternal grandmother, Bonnie B. Spickler, aunt, Kathy L. Oberholzer (Alan), uncle, Steven L. Spickler (Joni), aunts Tammy M. Earhart and Kathy L. Huntsberry, uncle, Glenn M. Mowery (Diane), Godparents, Morris "Tinker" & Judy Shank, and numerous cousins, and his special canine pal their Chocolate Lab, Major.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bud (Pappy) Spickler, maternal grandparents, Helen and Glenn Mowery Sr, and his Aunt Terri Dawson.
Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Otterbein Church of Waynesboro 912 South Potomac Street, Waynesboro, PA.with Pastor Mike Newman and Pastor Al Deal officiating.
Family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Washington County, 19638 Leitersburg Pike Ste. 203 Hagerstown, MD 21742, where a memorial will be established in Brad's honor.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com
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Fernanda
July 11, 2025
Brad. I just got home from the military and I remember texting you as soon as I got back to Maryland. My message never got delivered I thought maybe you were tired of playing back and forth games with me but at the end of the day we were always in contact even when I gave birth to my daughter you were still there as a friend. I can´t believe this. I´m heart broken. I looked you up on facebook and I saw your obituary. My heart dropped I thought it was a fake post. I´m so so so so sorry Brad I wish I could´ve helped in anyway. You´ll always have a special place in my heart. I can´t believe this
E barr
May 8, 2025
brad.. we haven't spoke since high school but i'll always remember the times we shared and the fun at senior week! i hope you are resting peacefully you was always so sweet rip
Lauren Reid
May 8, 2025
It eases my heart a little knowing he has others up there with him
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Tina Crane
May 8, 2025
Greg and Cindy, My heart is broken for you and your family over the loss of your son. I know there are no words that can be spoken to ease your pain, but just know there is power in prayer and you both are being lifted in prayer and will continue to be. May God give you strength and peace today and everyday. With all our love and prayers - Derek and Tina Crane
Wes "Chuck" & Sharon Yates
May 6, 2025
Greg,
Sharon and I are very sorry for your loss. We are traveling at this time out of the country and will not be able to attend the family & friends gathering on May 8th. But we did want to let you know we were thinking about you and your family. Again, our condolences for the loss of your son.
Sharon & Chuck Yates
Holland Burch
May 6, 2025
Greg, Cindy, and loved ones:
There are no words to convey just how heartbroken I am for you all. Brad was a wonderful young man. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please lean on this community who loves you all dearly. Praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. Know that he will be with you every day in spirit. Brad has his wings and is flying high. Sending all my love, Holland
Jocelyn Ransome
May 5, 2025
Brad,
I hope you are flying high my angel. We spent many good times together and I will never forget them. You meant so much more to me than you´ll ever know.
Bri and Z
May 5, 2025
Brad,
There aren´t enough words to describe what you meant to me or how many memories we packed into our time together. From ghost hunting adventures and chatting with "the general," to your unforgettable giggles on roller coasters at Hershey Park-those moments live rent-free in my heart.
We spent countless hours hiking, talking about everything and nothing, just soaking in the world around us. I´ll never forget our gym dates, which always ended up being more about flirting than fitness, or our favorite sub shop lunches that somehow tasted better when you were around.
You once hand-fed me swordfish for the first time-and then managed to burn yourself on the pot right after. It was so you. Sweet, a little chaotic, and always making me laugh. You taught me how to play pickleball, which unknowingly set me on the path to a brand new career. Your love shaped my life in more ways than I think you ever realized.
We shared an undying love for soccer-especially our unfortunate loyalty to Chelsea. Even when they were a mess, we stuck by them, cursing and cheering in equal measure.
I´ll always remember the way you lit up when talking about Major and Z, how proud you were to introduce me to your incredible family, especially Pappy. And I´ll still find myself looking up at the sky, wondering what plane is flying overhead-just like we always did.
You were one of a kind, Brad. I will carry our memories-and your laugh-with me always.
With so much love
My heart goes out to the Spickler family during this time. I love you all.
Janine
May 5, 2025
My heart hurts so bad, I still can´t believe you are gone. I´ll miss watching Ghost Adventures together, snuggled up on the couch and I´ll miss your name popping up on my phone all the time. You were just a sweet soul and an amazing person. I´ll always love you Bradley.
My condolences go out to the Spickler family. I know how much he loved you all!!
Katherine Barrientos
May 4, 2025
He had the sweetest heart, he was so driven, so selfless and kind. We made some wonderful memories over these past years together. Still at a loss for words, I loved him deeply. He was my home.
Praying for all his loved ones and family.
Shawna Guessford
May 4, 2025
I am so very sorry for your families loss.
Brad,
You were such a sweet guy and always smiling. I wish I would have stayed in touch after we got older.
Watch over your family and everyone who loves you. A lot of people are hurting. Wrap your arms around them and give them the strength to get through this.
Aicha Dahbi
May 4, 2025
I am heartbroken to hear about Brad. He was such an amazing person. I have so many childhood memories with us in school, birthday, Halloween, and pool parties. I will always cherish those moments. I am praying for your family everyday.
STEVE Greathead
May 4, 2025
Greg, Cindy and Lexi I didn´t know Brad real well but what I knew he was a great person who enjoyed life. My wife and I are sending our condolences to the whole family.
Frank and Lenora Bywaters
May 4, 2025
Greg and Cindy and Lexi. Frank and I want to express our sincere condolences to you all.... Many prayers have went up to the Lord, on your behalf since we heard of the passing of your son Brad....we will continue to do so. Whenever God puts your family on our mind we will pray for you. Our deepest sympathy
Lou & Cindy C.
May 4, 2025
Greg, Cindy and Lexi, Our deepest sympathy. May you find peace and strength in the love surrounding you, and let Bradley´s spirit guide you through these darkest days.
Lewis
May 4, 2025
Prayers and thoughts are with you guys at this time from Marsue and Louie
Skylett Villacis
May 4, 2025
It was an honor to know Brad. He was a sweet and genuine soul. I am truly sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family and loved ones. I am thankful I got to meet/get to know him through my sister, Kimberly. I have always cared for him & always will. I know Brad will be watching down on his family & everyone who loves him. He is very loved by so many people. I pray he is resting peacefully.
Brad, I will miss you. Thank you for all the advice you gave me and for your friendship. I will never forget you and you will always live in my sister´s and my memory. Please watch over everyone. Fly high Brad! Until we meet again one day. I hope you know how much you were truly loved by everyone.
P.s. I finally did my homework!
Andressa Santos
May 3, 2025
No words can truly express the pain of losing someone so deeply cherished. Brad was the first person I met in US and 7 years later were still together against the world, he was my heart, my safe place, my everything. The world feels so much dimmer without his light.
Cindy, Greg & Lexi, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very unimaginable difficult time.
I will carry his love with me always.
Rest peacefully, my love.
You will never be forgotten.
Mary Orndorff
May 3, 2025
Cindy, Greg & Lexi, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Sincerely, Buddy and Mary Orndorff
BRE Thompson
May 3, 2025
Such a pleasant, personable & kind hearted person. It was a pleasure working N21 at clarksburg occasionally with him! Rest in peace Spickler.
Brandon Ward
May 3, 2025
I had the pleasure of being Brad´s Field Training Officer during his short tenure at MCDOCR and always saw greatness in him. Heartbroken to hear this news and thinking of his family during this time.
Greg and Kathleen Phillips
May 3, 2025
Kathy and I send our sincere condolences and Prayers to you Greg and Cindy and to your whole family.
George Knight
May 3, 2025
The Knight family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Spickler family Greg/Cindy/Lexi. The loss of a loved one is difficult to endure but the loss of a son and brother at this stage of his life is so tragic. We send our love and prayers that in the lord you all find peace in his tragic passing. George and Marcie Knight
Norman Pyles
May 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Brad at Montgomery county DOCR before he moved to the police. He was a great kind hearted young man. He will truly be missed.
Edward Beachley
May 3, 2025
Greg and Cindy
I only played Pickleball with him a few times, but he was the type person who instantly became your friend. My prayers are with you as you navigate through these time of extreme sorrow and loss. You are very special people with an infinite base of friends ready to support you. Please let us help you deal with this tragedy.
Kimberly V.
May 3, 2025
My everything. My whole world. My other half.
I´m completely devastated. None of this feels real. You meant and will always mean everything to me.
I knew you were the one for me from the very beginning, but especially when I flew out to be with you in Daytona. After every meal, we craved something sweet, especially with Hershey´s milk chocolate. We were the same person in so many ways. Perfectly matched.
I´m so grateful I got to see you just a few days ago. Watching the planes take off and land, and of course we had to grab ice cream before. You had such a sweet tooth just as much as I did. You were so happy, and being with you in those moments made me the happiest I´ve ever been.
I´ll never forget our constant phone calls, the way you´d cook dinner on FaceTime, how you would wake up at 3am just to eat brownies or how you finished a whole Hershey bar I had just given you in one day. Going to church together. The three-way calls with my sister, our little inside joke.. "are you sinngleeeeh?" Hahah.. the way we fell asleep on the phone every night, hearing your voice throughout my day. We built so many beautiful memories together over the years. Every memory, every laugh, every second with you is engraved in my heart forever.
You changed my life. You filled it with love, light, and so much joy. You gave me a love I will never find again. Thank you for being my person. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for being in my life. You are, and always will be, my forever and always. I love you so much!
Dory and Danny Argiro
May 3, 2025
Dearest Cindy, Greg and Lexi our deepest condolences to each of you and your families. May God hold him in his arms and give you all comfort and strength to keep Brad in your hearts every day and always.
Dory and Danny Argiro
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