Death date: Jun 18, 2020
Bradshaw Lester Stanley, Sr., loving husband and father, passed away on June 18, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born in Beaumont, Texas to Horace Stanley and Lurlene Stanley. Brad grew up in Garden Villas, where he graduated from J Read Obituary
With deepest sympathy,
This is so surreal. Brad is one of those guys that was supposed to be around forever. Body may have changed but look at those eyes. It was still the car racing, ice cream eating, joke telling, go-cart building, football playing, hard working Brad. From 5 years old to the present, a true friend.
During our 1st grade - 6th grade, Brad & I became “best buds”, doing a lot together ;, parties, sleep overs, play ball at the park, bike riding, after school hanging out, and much more ! He & I loved to ride our bikes EVERYWHERE! I remember as senior in high school, we rode our bikes from our homes (near Hobby Airport), to Westbury Square vía the newly built 610 loop .... all to visit girls !!!!!!!! We rode together to Jr College in Pasadena, even took classes together. Completely out of his comfort zone, I even convinced Brad to try out for college cheerleader .... and we both got it !!!!!!
Life happens as I moved out of state for work. We lost touch, even when I returned. We finally reconnected at our 40th HS Reunion, hugging for what seemed like an hour, vowing each with tears in our eyes, to stay in touch ! Although I’m excited that he, our dear elementary school friend Carolyn, & I met for lunch 3 years ago, we never did again .... and now he’s gone to Paradise :( I’m happy for his new Heavenly Home, but will miss my dear bestie. Love ya Brad !
Our deepest sympathies and prayers. We will miss Brad, but he will never be forgotten! He was a true friend and a tremendous blessing in our lives!
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
