Gary

Gary "Pops" Thomas Bradley

  • Place of passing:  Resident of Concord, California, United States
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Gary "Pops" Bradley. We will remember him forever.
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Candle lit  by Mike Bradley on September 4th, 2021

Pops. Ism’s
Patience is a virtue
Silence is Golden
F. H. B.
Don’t bet on a horse that poops on the track
Fill the ‘back’ of the shovel the front fills itself
Do as I say not as I do

Candle lit  by Laura Francis on September 4th, 2021

Pops was an awesome person, just as said in his obituary. I first met him at the Moose Lodge and instandly fell in like with him. Such a wonderful, kind, loving and generous person
Gary, you are missed already..RIP

my love to your family and his wonderful wife..xoxo

Candle lit  by Gary Galindo on September 4th, 2021

Awesome dude…heaven is a better place today because of him.

Prayers to the family.

Gary and Susan

Candle lit  by Mike Bradley on September 4th, 2021

When I was 21 and just starting in construction, your dad caught me bull shitting to him and gave me a stern but fair warning not to fuck with him, Me thinking I was a young stud ignored his advice, and basically gave him the finger. He proceeded to put my job site on lockdown with no water, I was screwed. After me getting in your pops face and him responding as only a select few probably have experienced, we became good friends and helped each other out for many years to follow.

Your Pops had a great influence on me and I learned a great lesson early on from him. If you give a person your word you better keep it! or don't give it.
So I will have shot or two of JD in his honor!

Jim Peters

Candle lit  by Tim Carlson on September 4th, 2021

"Unc" I love you and miss you. The world was a better place with you in it. Thanks for teaching me to dive for Abalone, getting us to go to the Trinity. Having patience with us when we were young bucks. Being there when we needed you.
"Timmy fill my coffee cup while I drive"
Love you! Miss you!

Candle lit  by Liz (Carlson) Ruggles on September 5th, 2021

Uncle Gary - I will miss your laugh, your bear hugs and your kindness. You did things your way and we love you for it. Rest easy Unc, we love you.
~Elizabeth

Candle lit  by linda  on September 8th, 2021

wow where does a person begin.... Gary touched so many lives!  i consider my self a very lucky person to have meant Gary.  Never a dull moment. He respected people and in turn the people  respected him .  He worked very hard and played even harder! He is and always will be remembered as a very generous and loyal friend.   A true legend.    

Candle lit  by Jane Schroeder on September 13th, 2021

I have many fond memories of Pops over many decades. He will always be remembered as someone who lived life to the fullest. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Candle lit  by Patrick Shaw on April 7th, 2025

Anyone who ever met Gary knew he was larger-than-life, a guy whose gruff exterior was matched by his giant heart, genuineness and hearty laugh. I loved the guy like a grandfather. I'll never forget the countless memories made with him at The Moose Lodge - from Liar's Dice tournaments to him reigning Matt and I in while we created chaos cooking Sunday brunch. - Pat (1 of the 2 "Twins")

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