Paul Caraway Brady

Paul Caraway Brady, 96, of Pamlico, NC died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at his home on Broad Creek with his family by his side.

Paul was the son of John and Susan Brady and grew up in the small town of Pamlico. At that time, Pamlico was a bustling town that supported two stores, had two saw mills, and most folks made their living from the water. He often recounted his life on the water, including his work on shrimp trawlers, as early as 12 years of age. He excelled as a student at Oriental School, graduating as valedictorian in 1947. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1949 during the Korean War. After undergoing training, he was stationed in Germany and was assigned to the 12 Radio Squadron Mobile, a communication module monitoring Russian messages, where he remained until his discharge in 1953. Following his service in the Air Force, he enrolled in the School of Engineering at N.C. State University. He married his wife while still in college, and completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Option, in 1958. He accepted a position with the Convair Division of General Dynamics Corporation in 1958 as a design engineer. He worked there briefly before he and his wife realized they wanted to relocate to be close to their family, so he accepted a position as an Aerospace Engineer at MCAS Cherry Point in 1959. He remained there until his retirement in 1987 as Director of the AV-8B Engineering and Logistics Division. For 10 years following his retirement from MCAS Cherry Point, he was intermittently employed as a part-time Senior Engineer with Support Systems Associates Incorporated, Chrysler Technologies Airborne Systems Incorporated, and Computer Systems Development Corporation.

Paul was a member of Pamlico Methodist Church, where he served as an active member on the Board until his health declined. From 1968-2000, when he moved to Bayboro to be closer to the public schools, he attended Bayboro United Methodist Church. He developed lifelong friendships in both communities.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Dora Simpson Brady, and his five siblings, Marguerite Woodson, Lucille Lupton, Ralph Brady, John D. Brady, Jr., and Fred Brady.

He is survived by his children, Paula Phillips (Michael), Timothy Brady, and Sara Fraboni (Frank); grandchildren, Michael Phillips, Jr. (Rhiannon), Caroline Phillips, Frankie Fraboni (Jennifer), Katie Fraboni, Maggie Hunt (Tyler), and Joey Fraboni (Ashley); and great grandchildren, Penelope, Izzy, Casey, and Vincent Fraboni, and Brady Hunt. Also surviving are two special nephews, Mike (Lydia) and Wayne (Michelle) Brady, who held a special place in his heart.

A funeral service to honor Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 1st at Pamlico Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow immediately at Paul Cemetery, Silver Hill.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Paul is well remembered by others as a man of great faith with a deep love and dedication to his family and friends. He loved living on the water and enjoyed boating and fishing. Paul leaves behind a legacy of love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family and the Pamlico Community. His leadership and love will forever be an inspiration for all who knew him.

Gifts and memorials can be made in his honor to Hospice of Pamlico County, PO Box 6, Bayboro, NC 28515 or Pamlico Methodist Church, 4288 Orchard Creek Rd., Oriental, NC 28571.