James Harold Brady

James Harold Brady obituary, Milan, TN

James Harold Brady

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James Brady Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bodkin Funeral Home - Milan on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Funeral services for Mr. James Harold Brady, age 90 of Milan, will take place at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Bodkin Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gibson County Memory Gardens near Milan. Visitation with the family will take place Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and from 10:00 AM until service time Saturday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Brady was born on June 8, 1935, in Madison County to the late James Thomas and Jesse Ruth McFarland Brady. He passed away November 23, 2025, at The Arbors of Milan.
Mr. Brady was a dedicated member of Sitka Church of Christ. He was a teacher and principal in Milan for 33 years. He also served his country in National Guard. Mr. Brady was a shining example to all those who knew him. He will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and the Lord.
Mr. Brady is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris Jean Brady of Milan; son, James Andrew Brady and wife Kathie of Milan; daughter, Christy Newbaker and husband David of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Paige Wood and husband Matthew of Bradford, Beth Anne Smith and husband Chris of Milan, Alex Newbaker, and Ben Newbaker; great grandchildren, Brady Wood, Chloe Anne Smith, and Cameron Smith.
Memorials may be directed to the Sitka Church of Christ.
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Service

11:00 a.m.

Bodkin Funeral Home

2000 South 1ST, Milan, TN 38358

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