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Bradley Hackney Obituary
Bradley William Hackney, 39, of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019. Fun-loving and compassionate, Brad had an infectious personality and always wore a smile on his face. Brad had a passion for life and was a stranger to no one. He enjoyed partaking in mischief of all sorts in the name of good fun. This was often preceded by the infamous "Hackney Smirk" just before his shenanigans took place! He was fan of everything with an engine, especially Audis and Volkswagens, a passion he inherited from his father and shared with his brothers. We will forever be grateful for the time we had with him albeit too brief. We are thankful for the many fond memories full of love, laughter, and compassion Brad so willingly gave to everyone he met with all his heart.
Brad worked as a Senior Software Developer (Business Intelligence) and attended Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL followed by the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. He loved animals of all types but was especially fond of his dachshund, Boy and his French Bulldog, Zoe. He was affectionately known as a big kid, often playing outside with all the neighborhood children, driving go-karts, riding skateboards, and coaching soccer.
Brad is survived by many people who loved and cared for him including his two beautiful daughters, Addyson and Alexys Hackney, his mother Patricia Hackney, brothers Brien (Tina) Hackney and Rick (Susy) Hackney, and sister Diana Hackney Burke. He also leaves behind his loving girlfriend and high school sweetheart, Shannon Griggs, sons Matthew and Owen Griggs, mother of his daughters DeAnna Sharp, cousins Brandi Weiss and Brent Davis as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and countless other friends and family who adored him and will miss him dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Church Jacksonville, Anglican, 9917 103rd St., Jacksonville, FL 32210. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in his name to the Clay Humane Society or to the Safe Animal Shelter in Middleburg, FL to celebrate his profound love of animals.
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Patricia Hackney
December 12, 2025
My Dear Son,
It has been 6 years now that our Lord welcomed you with open arms into Heaven. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and all the joy and happiness you brought into my life. Now I think of all these wonderful
memories that I have. Alexys and I went to Outback tonight and I had your favorite, Alice Springs Chicken. Addyson was not able to join us as she was on a field trip with her AICE program at school, but I am sure that she wished she was with us. I know that you and dad are celebrating the wonderful life that you are having in Heaven. Please remember how much you are missed, but always in my heart.
Love,
Mom
Patricia Hackney
September 6, 2025
My Dear Son Brad,
You have been in Heaven for almost 6 years now and it sure doesn't get easier as each year passes. We celebrate your 45th birthday today and all of the happy memories that we shared for the years that have gone by before the Lord called you to be with him. I can only imagine the wonderful time you and Dad are having and please know that I cannot wait to join you. I miss you more and more as each day passes and remember your smile and all the good times that you had, here on earth.
Love,
Mom
Shannon Griggs
July 15, 2025
Hi Sweetheart ,
Today would have been our Eight year anniversary, my love. If only time could bring you back to me. I miss your laugh, your heart, your everything. You´ll always be the best part of me. I carry your love in every breath. Forever yours, Bradley-then, now, always. Miss you so much!
Love you always,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
December 14, 2024
My Dear Son,
I cannot believe that the Lord took you to heaven five years ago. I have so many great memories, but wish that you were here on earth to make more. Addyson received her class ring at a ceremony at the high school and Alexys had a soccer game at Orange Park on the five year anniversary of your passing. I know that you were looking down on both of them with pride. I look at each of them and see you, but wish that you were here to share in their accomplishments. I miss you so very much, but I hold you in my heart and not a day goes by that I don't think of you, and look forward to the day when I join you and dad in heaven.
Love,
Mom
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Shannon Griggs
December 13, 2024
Brad,
It´s hard to believe it´s been five years since you´ve been gone. Not a single day passes that I don´t think of you, and the love I have for you hasn´t faded one bit. I miss you more than words can express. I carry you with me in my heart every day, and I hope you know just how deeply I love you.
I hope you´re looking down on me, watching over me like you always did. I still feel your presence sometimes, and it gives me comfort, but I wish more than anything that I could hear your voice again.
You will always be with me, Brad. Always.
With all my love,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
September 6, 2024
My Dear Son,
You are celebrating your Heavenly birthday today with Dad, Brandt, Brittany, Uncle Paul, and Papa Bear. You were here with us in our hearts today, as we celebrated your earthly birthday. I brought a picture of you and placed it on our table at Outback, so we could look at you as we shared happy memories of you. I ordered Alice Springs Chicken, as I know it is your favorite. Tomorrow we are going to Safe Animal Shelter in Middleburg, in honor of you and your love of animals.
I enjoy spending time with your girls. They are doing excellent in school and it is so nice that they are in the same school now. Each time that I am with them, I see more of you in each of them. They are each very different, but they get along so well now. You would be so proud of them. DeAnna is a great mother and has done such a wonderful job raising them to be the beautiful, and respectful young ladies that they have become.
I love you Brad and miss you each and every day that I am here on earth without you.
Your Loving Mom
Shannon Griggs
July 15, 2024
Dear Bradley,
Today would have marked our 7th anniversary, a day that used to be filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of our love. As I sit here reflecting on all the memories we created together, my heart aches with both sorrow and gratitude.
I miss you every single day, Bradley. Your smile, your touch, the way you always knew how to make me laugh even when I felt like crying. Our time together was a gift, and I am endlessly thankful for every moment we shared. From the quiet evenings curled up together to the adventures we embarked on, each memory is etched in my heart forever.
Though you are no longer here with me, your love continues to guide me. I find solace in knowing that our bond transcends time and space and that nothing can diminish the love we shared so deeply.
On this day, I choose to celebrate our love rather than mourn its absence. I cherish the lessons you taught me about patience, kindness, and unwavering devotion. You were my rock, my confidant, my greatest love.
Thank you, Bradley, for being a part of my life. Thank you for the love that still sustains me through the hardest of days. Until we meet again, know that you are deeply missed and forever cherished.
With all my love,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
December 13, 2023
Hey Angel face,
I can´t believe yesterday was four years without you. It doesn´t seem real sometimes that you´re not here with us but I try to keep all of the good memories and happy times close to my heart. I miss you every day and I think about you always. This was always your favorite time of year so we have lots of memories with you that are wonderful. Owen will be coming home for Christmas so I will have both boys in the same state and I couldn´t be more excited. We wish you were here but I know that you´re in a better place and you´re watching over us. We love you Bradley.
Until we meet again,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
December 12, 2023
My dear son,
It is so hard to believe that four years ago today, you left the earth and were welcomed by the smiling face of Jesus. I miss you so much every single day, but you were needed to help bring laughter to people in Heaven. Tonight Addyson, Alexys, DeAnna and I went to Osaka and enjoyed the food you loved. We shared memories of you cooking Japanese food at home and many other memories that only you were capable of providing us. I know that you and dad are celebrating together and looking down on us with smiles on your faces.
Your loving mom
Shannon Griggs
September 6, 2023
Hi sweetheart,
Today we would´ve celebrated your 43rd birthday and it´s difficult thinking about all the things that we could´ve done if you were still here on earth. I know you´re in a better place and you´re at peace but we sure do miss you here. I hope you´re up there relaxing with your dad and celebrating like I know you would, I wish you were here so we could´ve spoiled you a little bit because you were always so sweet and made us all feel so special. We miss you so much and we love you and think about you every day. I look forward to the day where we can all be together again. Keep watching over us.
Love always,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
September 6, 2023
My Dear Son,
This would have been your 43rd earthly birthday today. Unfortunately you were not here to celebrate, but many wonderful memories helped me get through the day. I went to Bible Study today and many of my friends were there to help comfort me as they were when you went to Heaven 12/12/2019. Things are so very different for me with you not here on earth. Your beautiful daughters, DeAnna , and I went to Olive Garden tonight in your memory. Things are going well for Brien, Tina, Tanner, and Teagan in North Carolina, but because of school they were not able to join us tonight. I think of you everyday and know that you, daddy, and Jim are there for one another.
Love always,
Mom
Shannon Daniel Griggs
July 16, 2023
Hey my love,
This weekend would have been our 6th anniversary of the day you walked back into my life. I will never forget that day and how lucky I felt to get a second chance at happiness with you. We were so happy and I am so grateful for the love we shared because it is one that would have stood the test of time. I will hold onto that forever. You are missed and loved so much Bradley. I will carry you with me forever. Thank you for watching over us. Until we meet again Angel Face.
Love always,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
May 31, 2023
Hey sweetheart,
I have felt you around me so much lately, and it has brought an incredible calm and happiness that I never thought I would feel without you being here. I know you watch over us and I´m so thankful for it. I miss you every day and I wish you were here with us, but I know you´re in a better place and that you´re safe healthy and happy and you´re with your dad. I went and walked on the beach yesterday and the sun was out and it was absolutely gorgeous. it made me think of you. I´m so thankful for those moments. Miss you and love you Angel Face
Love-
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
February 14, 2023
Hi My love,
Happy Valentine´s Day. I know we´re not together physically but I know our hearts are still together and always will be no matter how far apart we are. I love you and miss you so much. I think about you every day. Valentine´s Day is a weird one without you here. I think about our relationship and how we showed each other love every day, and how we laughed at Valentine´s Day because everyday was special to us. I loved how we spent it with our kids because they truly were the loves of our lives. I love that you felt the same way that I did. I love that we always stayed at home and made dinner and bought them candy and sweet cards. The love that we all had for each other was one of a kind and I do miss it very much! I hold onto our precious memories so tight Bradley and I´m so thankful for them. I think that is honestly what keeps me going these days . I know you are in a better place but I wish you were here so badly. I sure do miss hearing your voice and seeing that beautiful smile of yours. Keep watching over us Angel Face! I love you with my whole heart!
Love always,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
December 26, 2022
My Dear Son,
This was the 4th Christmas that you were not here to celebrate with us. You were however here in spirit. I could feel your presence as I celebrated with Addyson and Alexys as well as with DeAnna and Munro. Brien and Tina, along with Tanner and Teagan surprised me when they came to my door last night as I did not expect them until today. I remember all of the wonderful Christmas Days when you were here, but now I have to rely on those wonderful memories. I love you and miss you so very much, my son.
Forever in my heart,
Mom
Shannon Griggs
December 25, 2022
Dear Bradley,
I miss you everyday but especially during the holidays. You were so much fun and I loved watching the way you would light up giving gifts to everyone. You made everyone feel so special and loved. The boys went to their girlfriends houses for Christmas Eve so I stayed home and watched some of our favorite movies and reminisced about the time we shared together with the kids. The boys and I talk about you a lot. I am so thankful that they got to see the love we shared because you were the best example of how a man should love his family and they loved the way you loved me. They have carried that with them in their relationships and it warms my heart. Even though you are not here physically, we still feel your presence everyday and that is something I am so grateful for! I will always love and adore you Angel Face! Thank you for watching over us! Merry Christmas my love.
Love always,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
December 12, 2022
Dear Brad,
It is so hard to believe that three years ago today you left this earthy life and were called by the Lord to join him in Heaven. I know that you are in a much better place, but it sure is different here on earth, without your smile and loving ways. Addyson and Alexys are each growing into such beautiful young ladies and you would be so proud of them. Seeing them today, makes me see you in each of them. As we prepare for Christmas, I remember that regardless of your age, you were still a little boy at heart and so enjoyed the Christmas season. I miss you so, and wish that I could spend one more day with you. I love you Brad.
Love,
Mom
Shannon Griggs
December 12, 2022
Hello Sweetheart,
Today marks three years without you here with us. It feels like an eternity. I miss you so much and think about you everyday. You made such an impact on so many lives and we find comfort in the memories we shared with you. I wish I could talk to you and hear your voice one last time. I miss your beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile so much! I long for the time that we are not separated by time or space and we can be together again. Until then I will keep you close in my heart. I love you so much Bradley. Rest easy Angel Face.
Love you always,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
November 24, 2022
Hey Angel face,
Another Thanksgiving has passed without you here with us. Today I couldn´t help but think about our first Thanksgiving together. We had all of the kids together in one place for the first time on a holiday and we were so excited to be together. I´m thankful today and every day for these precious memories with you because they were some of my greatest and I will hold them in my heart forever. I think about you every day. There is never a moment where I don´t miss you but today I´m thankful for the time we had with you. Though it was to short and not enough, I´m truly thankful! I love you so much B! I hope you´re looking down on us every day and I hope you had some turkey up there because I know it´s your favorite. Love you Bradley!
Always in my heart,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
September 6, 2022
Hi Sweetheart,
Today is never an easy one now that you´re gone but I can´t let the day pass without wishing you a happy heavenly birthday. I wish you were here so we could spoil you and spend time with you because today was such a special day. There´s never a day that goes by that I don´t think about you angel face! I love you and miss you every second! I hope you´re celebrating up there! I love you Bradley! Until we meet again.
Always in my heart,
Shannon
Patricia Hackney
September 6, 2022
My Dear Son Brad,
You would have been 42 years old today if you were still here on earth with us. Brien, Tina, Tanner, and Teagan came from North Carolina to celebrate your birthday with Addyson and Alexys and me. We celebrated two days early as Brien, Tina, Tanner, and Teagan had to get back to their new home for school today.
I miss you everyday and think about all the wonderful memories that we made. From the time that you were a little baby with the twinkle in your eyes, until the Lord needed you in Heaven you never lost your great smile and sparkle in your beautiful blue eyes.
I know that you are celebrating in Heaven with dad and Jim today, but you are here in Spirit with me.
Love,
Mom
Shannon Daniel Griggs
July 15, 2022
Hi Angel face,
Today would´ve been our five year anniversary and it has been a rough one. I miss you every day and think about you nonstop. I thought about all the good times that we shared and how happy we were and it put a smile on my face. I wish you were here with us so badly! You were such a great man and you made me feel so special. I miss your smile and how you lit up a room. I will hang onto to our memories because they are so precious to me. I wish I could hug you one more time sweetheart! I love you so much! You will forever be in my heart!
Love,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
February 14, 2022
Hi Sweetheart,
Happy Valentine´s Day handsome! You are loved and missed everyday! Thank you for showing us all what true love is! You will always be in my heart today and everyday ! Love you so much Angel Face.
Until we meet again,
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
December 26, 2021
Hi Angel face,
Another Christmas has come and gone without you here. We do the best we can to get through the month of December but it´s always a hard one without you. We miss you more than words will ever describe but I feel you all around us and I´m so thankful for that. The boys and I had a small Christmas this year because we were feeling a little under the weather but it gave us a chance to reminisce about All the good times with you and the girls. Those were some of the best times of our lives and we are so grateful for those memories. We watched Christmas movies and laughed and talked a lot about you and how excited you got at Christmas. You were such a big kid and always got so excited to make all of us feel so special. It was like having our own personal Santa Claus. I miss your sweet smile and your hugs. What I wouldn´t give to hug you one more time. We think about you often and we miss you always. Save me a seat up there because I can´t wait for the day that I can run in to your arms again. I love you so much Bradley! Merry Christmas sweetheart!
Love always,
Shannon
Patricia hackney
December 26, 2021
My Dear Brad,
This is the third Christmas without you at our family celebration. I think back and remember how excited you were during the Christmas season. You were like a little child, even in your later years when you were a grown man. I keep these memories with me and they help me get through the difficult times. Even though you were not present in person yesterday, you were definitely here in spirit as we all gathered together to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas.
Love,
Mom
Patricia hackney
December 14, 2021
My Dear Son,
It has been two years and two days since I last saw your smiling face. When I picture that smile,all kinds of precious memories come to mind. Your beautiful daughters each bring me comfort as I see parts of you in each nof them. They memorialize you by creating Brad City each September 6, and December 12, along with Tanner's help and creativity. We all love you Brad and know that you and dad are watching over us each and every day.
Your Loving Mom
Shannon Griggs
December 12, 2021
Hey Sweetheart,
It´s been two years since you have gone to be with God and it has been hard without you. I miss so many things about you but I hold on to our precious memories untilI we can be together again. There are so many things that remind me of you and I am thankful for those moments because you are constantly on my mind. I will hold you in my heart forever Angel Face!! I love you and miss you more than you will ever know. Watch over us because we need you! I love you always!
-Love
Shannon
Shannon Griggs
November 26, 2021
Hi Sweetheart,
We miss you so much! Yesterday was Thanksgiving and even though the house was full of some of our loved ones, it didn´t feel complete without you. You loved to fry the turkey and now I have taken on that task. It´s not as good as yours but I try. I am so thankful for the time that we had together . I kept thinking about all of the wonderful memories that I will keep close to my heart . I am thankful for you and for the many happy years that we were able to be a part of each other´s lives. You made us all feel so happy and loved and we are grateful!! I love you so much Bradley!
Until we meet again,
Shannon
Tanya & Kirt Tanner
September 8, 2021
Happy Belated Birthday B-Rad! Wishing you were here to celebrate your day! We love and miss you!
Patricia Hackney
September 6, 2021
My Dear Son,
Here it is September 6, 2021. 41 years ago today I gave birth to a sweet baby boy who grew up to be a handsome young man and the father of two beautiful daughters. It is so hard to believe you are gone from my sight but never from my mind and heart. I am sure that you celebrated your Heavenly birthday as your family celebrated you here on earth. I just wish that I could see you for one more day and get one more bear hug that you are so famous for. I know that you and dad celebrated today in your own way.
I love you Brad and always will,
Mom
Shannon Griggs
September 6, 2021
Hey sweetheart,
I just wanted to wish you a happy heavenly birthday! We wish you were here with us so we could celebrate you because we love and miss you so much! I can´t believe that you would´ve been 41 years old. We miss your beautiful smile, the sound of your voice and your sweet loving nature! You were always so happy! I hope you´re up there celebrating and enjoying your special day! You will always be in my heart and there´s never a day that I don´t think about you. Happy birthday my love!
Until we meet again,
Shannie
Shannon Griggs
July 15, 2021
Hey sweetheart,
Today is a tough one now that you’re gone. I miss you so much and wish that you were here so we could celebrate our anniversary together. The love we shared was one that could stand the test of time. I will always cherish our love because it and you were so special to me! You were the most amazing man and I felt so special to be your girl! I will hold on to our sweet memories forever. I love you so much Bradley! Happy anniversary my love!
Love,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
June 21, 2021
My Dear Son,
It has been over 18 months now that you were lifted up into the Lord's loving arms. It never seems to get any easier with you gone from earth, but I know that you were reunited with your dad and that seems to help. Your daughters are growing up to be amazing young women, each so different, but so loving. You would be so proud of them. They each wanted to spend Father's Day with you in their own way. Alexys came to my house yesterday and spent an hour talking to you and adding another card to the pile she started for special notes and cards for you. We took Boy and Samantha for a walk and it brought back memories when you lived across the pond and walked Boy over here to my house. Addyson planned on going to Kona, as she has taken up skateboarding. She knows how much you loved it and wanted to be doing something that was special to you. Unfortunately, the rain did not cooperate, so instead she spent the day reorganizing her room. Brien brought her bed and mattress over to her room, so she could have it set up as she did at your house.
Happy Father's Day in Heaven.
Love,
Mom
Shannon Griggs
June 20, 2021
Hey Sweetheart,
Happy Fathers Day my love! We miss you more the words could ever describe. You were such a wonderful daddy to the girls and the perfect bonus dad to the boys. The love that you had for our kids was so amazing and will stay with them forever. I’m so thankful for you and the memories we have! You are always in our hearts and we love you so much Bradley! I hope you are resting easy.
Until we meet again,
Shannon
Shannon Daniel Griggs
February 14, 2021
My love,
Today is Valentine’s Day and I find myself thinking of all the ways you showed how much you loved me. Not just on Valentine’s Day but every day! I miss you and love you so much Bradley! I miss your sweet smile and can’t wait for the day we find each other again. Rest easy Sweetheart. You will forever be in my heart and I will always love you.
Until we meet again,
Your baby girl Shannie
Shannon Daniel Griggs
December 25, 2020
Hey Sweetheart,
Man we miss you!! We miss you everyday but especially around the holidays because you loved it so much!! You were the happiest man and made all of us feel so special. We are so thankful for all of the memories that we have of you because it keeps us going. You have always been the greatest gift and you will forever be loved and missed by all that knew you! Merry Christmas my Angel! Rest easy my love.
Until we meet again,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
December 25, 2020
My Dear Son Brad,
We celebrated Christmas and although we all had a good time, we missed yo being with us. I know how excited you always were during the Christmas season and it makes me sad not to be able to experience that with you this year. I know that you are in a better place and you and dad are having your celebration in heaven. I sure do miss you each and every day.
Your Loving Mom
Patricia Hackney
December 12, 2020
December 12, 2020
My Dear Brad,
It has been an entire year that I have not been able to see your smiling face except in all the wonderful memories that I have of you. Not a day goes by that I don't wish I had you here on earth with me for one more day. I know how you always enjoyed the Christmas season and got excited every single year from the time you were a small child and continued that excitement as you entered into adulthood. I know that you are looking down on us each and everyday as I look up to Heaven and speak to you each day. Oh how I miss you but know that you are with your dad and celebrating this season with him.
Love always,
Mom
Shannon ( Shannie) Daniel Griggs
December 12, 2020
My sweet Bradley,
Today’s the anniversary of the day I lost you,and for a time I felt as though my life ended too. Loss has taught me many things and I now face each day with hope and happy memories of you. I find myself smiling when I think of you tho my heart still aches that you’re gone. I’m full of sadness that you’re no longer here but your positive influences guide me and I still feel you around me pushing me to keep going. The love we shared was so special and I will always hold it in my heart, it brings me strength and comfort until we meet again. I love you and miss you every day! Fly high Angel Face and rest easy!
Forever in my heart,
Shannie
Shannon Daniel Griggs
November 12, 2020
My love,
I miss you everyday and long for the day we are together again!!! It just feels so different without you here. I feel so alone without you baby!! I know you are watching over all of us and I pray everyday for our families to heal and find a way to get through without you but it’s just different. You have left an indescribable whole in all of our hearts and I am so lost without you! I miss your voice, hugs, kisses. I miss your ability to see all the positivity in such a negative place. I’m so thankful for being able to talk to the girls. Watch over us baby and help us heal. I love you so much!!!
Your baby girl,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
November 12, 2020
My Dear Son Brad,
This has really been a long eleven months without being with you. I still can't believe that you are no longer with us here on earth. I have so many happy memories of you, but even those memories make me tear up when I think of all the good family times that we shared. Your beautiful daughters are such wonderful reminders of you and each of them carries personality traits that remind me more of you as each day passes. I know that you and dad are having a blessed life in Heaven, but I just wish that you didn't have to leave your life on earth as soon as you did.
Love,
Mom
Patricia Hackney
October 12, 2020
My Dear Bradley,
It has been ten long months since you were here with us. I miss your sweet smile and the twinkle that you had in your beautiful eyes. I just wish that I could reach out and get one more big hug from you. Your gorgeous daughters get more beautiful each and everyday. Brien and Tina have stepped up and are helping them with their schoolwork as they attend Hackney home school each and every weekday. Boy has adapted well to living with Samantha and Roxy and amazes me how he gets around my house and yard. Things are just so very different without you here on earth, but we will meet again once the Lord calls each of us
to join you and dad in his heavenly kingdom.
Love,
Mom
Shannon Daniel Griggs
October 12, 2020
Hey Sweetheart,
It has been 10 months since you left this earth and I miss you so much that I can’t put it into words. You were the light of our lives and it has been so dark here without your sweet smile and uplifting Spirit. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart! I am doing the best I can here without you but I long for the day we can be together again. I love you so much my sweet Angel Face!
Love always and forever,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
September 7, 2020
My Dear Son,
Yesterday was your 40th birthday and I only wish that you were here to celebrate as we do every year. I am sure that you and dad had a great time celebrating in Heaven and looking down on the rest of your family. I know that both of you were here in spirit. We all know how important animals are to you and DeAnna, Addyson, and Alexys celebrated your life by going to the Safe Animal Shelter and giving to the animals there. Your sweet Boy has adjusted to his life with Samantha and Roxy and he is getting more accustomed to my home each day. I love you Brad and miss you so much.
Your loving Mom
Shannon Daniel Griggs
September 6, 2020
Hi Sweetheart,
Today would have been your 40th Birthday and man we would have celebrated and spoiled you rotten!! I’m sad we didn’t get to go to LA like we planned or have a big party but I’m sure you are having a blast up there with your Dad! I’m sure your family will gather and have dinner together in your honor. The boys and I will cook your favorite Hibachi and I will have a Laaza Bomb shot for you baby!! I promised the girls I would face time them so I could see how Lexy decorated her room for your big day!! We all miss and love you so much Bradley!! Happy Birthday My Love!!
Your Baby Girl,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
August 12, 2020
August 12, 2020
My Dear Son,
It is officially eight long months since you departed this earth and went to your eternal life in Heaven. I keep expecting you to walk in my front door, even though I know that is impossible. I remember all the great times that we had, and that little sparkle that you had in your eye, which perked me up when I had a difficult day. Your girls were here yesterday with Tanner and Teagan as well as the night before when we celebrated dad's birthday. Addyson is really maturing and becoming a beautiful young lady. Lexy has that little twinkle in her eyes just like you. I know that you would be proud of both them. I think of you every single day and miss you so much, but I know in my heart that we will be reunited one day.
Chris F
August 7, 2020
Brad - I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately man. Thanks for being such a great friend! Find myself regretting not staying in touch as much over the last couple of years. So grateful to have been able to call you my friend!
Shannon Daniel Griggs
August 5, 2020
Hey My love,
I miss you so much baby!!!!! Today has been a really hard day and I found my self picking up my phone to call you. You always had a way of making every worry or issue seem so small and I miss you and your glass half full mentality! I could use a really big Bradley cuddle and a kiss!! You always made everything better and you made me feel so safe! I miss you so much Coon Doogie!!! I hope you are resting easy up there and I hope you are watching over us all because we need you babe!! I love you so much!!
Your girl,
Shannie
Shannon Daniel Griggs
June 21, 2020
Hey Baby,
Happy Fathers Day! I wish you were here so we could spoil you rotten! The kids and I loved to surprise you with a day full of all of your favorite things. My favorite part of Fathers Day was watching you when you didnt know anyone else was looking. You would stare at the kids with so much love in your eyes and the smile on your face melted my heart! You were the best Daddy and Bonus dad and we miss you everyday! Hug your dad for me and have a beer baby. We love you so much Angel Face!!
I will love you always,
Shannie
Patricia Hackney
June 13, 2020
My dear son Brad,
I cannot believe that it was six months yesterday since my baby boy left this earth and went to his eternal life in heaven. I keep expecting you to walk in my front door with that sweet smile on your face. I hold so many special memories of you in my heart and this is what keeps me going everyday. I know that we will all be united again one day, but until then I look up towards heaven each and everyday and throw a kiss up to you.
Shannon Daniel Griggs
June 11, 2020
My sweet Bradley,
I cant believe today marks six months without you. Half a year feels like an eternity without you here with me. Theres not a second throughout the day I dont miss or think about you. Everything is so different now that youre gone. You made everything so much better for all of us. You were definitely the glue that held all of our families together and without you were so distant. One thing that will never change is how much we love you and how much we will always miss you. I talk to the girls often and we share stories about how amazing you were as their daddy and what a great bonus dad you were to the boys. They tell me how much you loved me and I tell them what a good man you were and how they were your sweet princesses. I love that they know you as the love of my life and how that will never change. It warms my heart that they know how much you meant to me and we all know how much we meant to you because you told us every day. I find myself smiling more and laughing at memories we shared together. Im really trying to put the pieces of my broken heart back together Bradley because I know thats what you would want me to do baby. The one thing that keeps me going is knowing that every day you were here with us you lived your life to the fullest and everything you did was to make us happy and to make sure that we were taken care of because you loved us so much. You are such a giving and selfless man. I find comfort in knowing that I have the most beautiful guardian angel that will watch over all of us and keep us safe until the day that We can be With you again my love. I love you so much angel face. You will forever be in my heart ❤
Your Baby Girl,
Shannie
Ashley Frascello
March 13, 2020
Brad, I'm so sorry your life was cut so short. It really breaks my heart. I pray for your daughters, Shannon and her boys, and your family every day. I know you're watching over all of them from Heaven though. Love and miss you Brad ❤ Fly high
March 12, 2020
March 12,2020
My Dear Son Brad,
It has been three months now that our Lord decided it was time to wrap his loving arms around you. I am sure that many angels opened their wings to greet you and welcome you into God's Heavenly Kingdom. I miss the sparkle in your beautiful eyes, your big smile, great sense of humor, big bear hugs and just your very presence here on earth.
Addyson had her first soccer game on Saturday and although she played very well, it just wasn't the same as in other years when you were there. Alexys had her first tennis lesson on Tuesday and she proudly wore the shirt DeAnna got her that said "Daddy's Little Athlete."
Very often I close my eyes and imagine that you are still here with me, but I know in my heart that you are in a much better place.
Your Loving Mom
Patricia Hackney
February 14, 2020
My Dear Son Brad,
It has been two months and two days since the Lord opened his arms and welcomed you into his heavenly kingdom. I am sure that daddy was there to receive you into the wonderful place that those of us on earth can only dream of entering one day.
I miss you every day as I miss daddy too . I know however, that you are laughing and enjoying your new home. I miss your smiling face each time you walked in my front door. I miss all the conversations and long phone calls we had and the joy you brought into my life.Boy is now living with me and has adjusted well to sharing the house with Samantha and Roxy.
I am so proud of Brien and Tina as they have taken Addyson and Alexys under their wings and have included them in many family activities. I have tried to spend lots of time with them and will help them as much as possible. DeAnna has done a great job of keeping in touch and informing us of their activities. Addyson begins soccer practice and Alexys will start tennis lessons this Spring.
I am sure you were able to look down on all of us as we celebrated your life at Church on December 20, 2019. There were so many people who came from all over to remember you. It just showed me what a great impression you made on so many people and the great friend you were.
I love you Brad and miss you so much,
Mom
My Forever Valentine
Shannon Griggs
February 14, 2020
Hey baby,
Valentine's Day was never really our thing because we knew how much we loved each other and we told each other every day but seeing everyone else happy with their loved ones today made me think of you! I miss the way that you loved us and I miss seeing your beautiful smile every time I walked in the room. You made us all feel so extremely loved and we loved you fiercely. I miss you so much and love you always! Happy Valentine's Day my love!
Love,
Your Baby Girl
My Love
Shannon Griggs
January 1, 2020
I miss you so much my love! I can't believe we are ringing in the new year without you here. This year was going to be our best year ever and now your gone. I loved being by your side when the clock hit midnight. I need you to keep an eye on us because we are struggling without you. We miss you terribly baby! I love you so much! I hope you and your Dad are celebrating . Happy New year Sweetheart!
Love you always,
Shannie
My Greatest Gift
Shannon Griggs
December 26, 2019
My love,
Every second of every day with you was so much fun but especially around the holidays. I love how excited you would get planning and picking out gifts for all of the kids and family members. You've always had such a giving heart And never expected anything for yourself. It was extremely hard without you here and each day gets harder. We tried to focus on our amazing memories that we had with you but it will never be the same. You made everything better! We all miss you terribly and love you so very much Bradley! Merry Christmas my sweet love! You will forever be the best gift that anyone has ever given us!
Forever yours,
Shannie
Bebe Daniel
December 23, 2019
Bradley,
you were the light in my daughter Shannon's heart as she was yours! I thank you for the many times you told me how you had never stopped loving her since High School and loved her even more today! When a man puts his arms around the Mother and tells her how much her daughter means to you, I am for ever greatful! Not many could do that! You always expressed it to all of us and you brought so much happiness to us all! I will miss your sweet loving personality and kindness. I was privileged to be part of yours , Shannon's and all the children's lives! You will be forever loved and in our hearts forever! ❤❤
Forever
Beebs ,as you always called me!
I know you are watching over the girls, Shannon and boys!
You are the best ❤
Ashley Arias-Frascello
December 22, 2019
Brad you were a wonderful friend. We had so many good times growing up and I was so happy to see you had a wonderful family and life as an adult. You were and are loved by so many and I know you will be greatly missed. Fly high Brad. Until we meet again.
My Bradley
Shannon Daniel Griggs
December 22, 2019
My sweet Bradley,
I still can't believe that I am here on this earth without you. I will never understand why a man so beautiful and so strong and loving was taken so soon. I will forever be grateful for the time that we had together though it was so short and will hold tight to the memories of seeing you laugh and spend time with our four beautiful children. You always took the best care of us and did the sweetest things to make us happy and make our lives amazing. Thank you so much for loving me the way that you do because our love is so beautiful and special and I will always have that to hold on to. I will miss your embrace , your smile and your kiss everyday. I need you to know that You made me happy, blissfully happy and I knew how much you loved me because it showed in your eyes when you looked at me. I was so proud that you were my man and knew how lucky I was to be with you! You're the best father to all of our children and I will forever be grateful and will hold tight to our beautiful memories as The Grackney's (Party of 6) . Thank you for loving the boys as if they were your own and trusting me to love the girls the same. I will be heartbroken here without you and I will miss you deeply for the rest of my life but I will also love you like no one else has ever been loved for eternity. Until we meet again My Sweet Angel Face. I love you so much!
Your Baby Girl,
Shannie
BH&SNG Forever❤
Chris Franks
December 21, 2019
Brad -(Clark) you were my first friend at my first real job. We went from eating lunch everyday together, to being roommates. I remember sleeping on the floor the first night you became a homeowner. I learned so many things by being around you. Your positive attitude was infectious, and I could never been down or in a bad mood for long. You were there for me through so much, and were such an amazing friend. You were the epitome of a great dad! The sadness I feel is tremendous!! But the fact that I can say I knew you and call you my friend, brings me great joy... Give your dad a hug, and til we see each other again. Rest In Peace, my FRIEND....
Tanya, Kirt, Metthias, and Trinity Tanner
December 20, 2019
We will never forget you Brad and the wonderful memories you left us with. God definitely gained a great angel with you! We love you and miss you always.
DeAnna Sharp
December 20, 2019
Brad aka B-rad aka Bboy,
I can't believe you're gone. You have left a massive hole which can never be filled in our lives. I will forever remember our amazing times and endless jokes we had together. I'll miss you and love you forever, B.
We shared a love that created two AMAZING little girls. As I write this I struggle to find the words to convey how lost I am when it comes to raising these girls without you. I'm struggling because they simply don't exist. You filled Bugs and Lexy Kat with so much love; I couldn't have asked for a better father. My only comfort in all this is knowing you didn't let our girls out of your sight for ANYTHING, so I know for a fact you're watching down on us now. Do me a favor though, if you see me struggling- throw me a bone, aight dogg?!? ;)
I'm so thankful you gave the world BrAddyson. At least we all aren't completely robbed of your smile. :) And, Lexy says you're already planning our family reunion with Grandpa, Coby and Chloe!! So, until we meet again, Bboy.
Love Always,
DeAnna aka Dgirl aka D
Sandy Richmond
December 20, 2019
Gone way too young. Prayers for his family.
Stacey Bisek
December 19, 2019
Oh Bradley! I loved you beyond measure and adored our friendship! I will miss you indefinitely and will forever hold you close to my heart, my sweetest friend! ❤
December 19, 2019
Love and prayers to the family. Brad will always hold a special place in my heart.
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