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Wayne Brady Obituary

Brady, Wayne L. Sr.

68, of St. Petersburg, FL transitioned peacefully December 9, 2025. Wayne is survived by his devoted daughter, Demika Brady; son, Wayne Brady Jr.; grandchildren, Kennis, Kendra, Wayne III, Quincy Brady; sisters, Rosetta Brown, Audrey Brady; brother, Marrion Brady (JaNice); devoted companion, Antionette Nathan; and a host of relatives and friends. Visit., Dec. 19, 3-7 pm; Service, Dec. 20, 12 pm, both at Bethel Community.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Timothy Barton jr

December 31, 2025

HELLO BRADY FAMILY MEMORIES AND CONDOLENCES FOR BROTHER WAYNE BRADY LET ME INTRODUCE MY I'M HOLY SPIRITUAL BROTHER SPIRITUAL TIMOTHY BARTON JR BROTHER WILL BE REALLY TRULY MISSED WE ALL MISSED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM ALL THE TIME WE JUST NERVER KNOW WHEN ARE GOING TO LEAVE THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR HEAVENLY HOME HE FLYED AWAY LIKE A MORNING DOVE I WILL CONTINUE PRAY FOR THE BRADY FAMILY FOR THERE LOSS WE DON'T KNOW WHEN GOD IS GOING CALL US HOME REST IN PEACE MY BELOVED BROTHER GOD CALLED YOU HOME WITH LOVE FROM FROM HOLY SPIRITUAL BROTHER TIMOTHY BARTON JR AND BARTON FAMILY CAN I GET A AMEN BRADY FAMILY AND AMEN AGAIN

Antoinette&Aunt Shirley

December 19, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Love, Antoinette

The Dorn Family

December 19, 2025

Sending our condolences to the Brady Family. R.I.P Wayne

Annita Gaunt

December 18, 2025

My thoughts and prayers for Wayne and the family. It was a pleasure working with him. May he rest in peace.

Lamb's Family

December 18, 2025

Our deepest condolences for a really long time friend. May you rest in your new home Wayne. Loving memories, from The Lamb's Family

Wanda White

December 17, 2025

To The Brady Family: "Whether We Live, Therefore, Or Die, We Are the Lord's."--Romans14:7-8; Sincerely In Sympathy And Love.

Lolitha Royal -Lo

December 17, 2025

My heart goes out to ALL the family. My PRAYERS are with you. Love Lolitha Royal (Lo)

jerome Talbert

December 17, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bethel Community Baptist Church

2901 54th Avenue South, St., FL 33712

Dec

20

Service

12:00 p.m.

Bethel Community Baptist Church

2901 54th Avenue South, St., FL 33712

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4535 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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