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Bradley Underwood Obituary
PEKIN - Bradley J. Underwood, 57, of Pekin, Ill., passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at his residence.
Brad was born on June 9, 1956, in Pekin to Robert Eugene and Verla Josephine (Grubb) Underwood. His parents preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, Ryan (Jessica) Underwood of Peoria, Ill.; four grandchildren, Parker, Jacoby, Xander and Madisen Underwood, all of Peoria; two sisters, Sally Underwood and Kristy (Robert) Reynolds, both of Pekin; and his cats, Megan and Buddy.
Brad was of the Christian faith.
He was a welder for C-Way Fabricators and most recently, Pekin Welders. He was an excellent welder.
He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and fishing.
Brad was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
There will be a visitation celebrating Brad's life from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Drive in Pekin. Cremation has been accorded. Private burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
To leave an online condolence for Brad's family, go to www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.
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Lynette Baker
November 30, 2013
Kristy sorry on the loss of your brother... what I remember was when you had the great dane and the dog walked him or your mother... I am Marylynn sister... we used to run around with you... hugs and again sorry on your loss
Tommy Lane
November 30, 2013
Im very sorry to here this news..I have known Brad for around 14 yrs we worked together at C-way..He was the most educated welder/fabricator ive ever met/learned from. Among many other things.. Ill be thinking about you ...RIP Brad
Tom Lane
November 30, 2013
Ryan ,Sally and the rest of the Underwoods Im very sorry to here this news..I have known Brad for around 14 yrs we worked together at C-way..He was the most educated welder/fabricator ive ever met/learned from. Among many other things.. Ill be thinking about you ...RIP Brad
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