Bradford J. White Sr.

Bradford "Brad" J. White Sr., 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at 3:01 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1948, to Lorrin P. and Bette (Fahl) White on March 14, 1948. 

Brad graduated from Southwood High School and played football and basketball. He served in the United States Air Force as an Armed Forces Courier. He inspected the various Armed Force Courier Stations in Japan, Okinawa, and Korea for compliance with the handling of Confidential Documents. While inspecting officers and bases he accompanied flying on Military Aircraft and also preformed training on Rifle/Pistol and Grenade Ranges. Brad started and interior design business and was self-employed owning a furniture store in Kokomo then in Fort Wayne and also installed lighting and sound systems for clubs. He learned how to manage his business by working and learning from family at White's Furniture in Converse. Brad enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling, and fishing with his granddad. He also enjoyed working on machinery, appliances, cars, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. 

Brad is survived by one son, Bradford J. (Mecca) White Jr; one daughter, Ashli (Nathan) Vrooman; two stepdaughters, Cortney Conway Murphy and Colbey Warren; three grandchildren, Zachary (Kelsey) White, Kaila White, Taylor White; one great grandchild, Brooks Harrison White; and longtime friends, Sherry (Bill) Evers, Louie (Sandy) Pitts, and Greg Hack. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lisa White, and one sister, Tamara J. White.

A Celebration of Life will be private in the near future among family to honor Brad's life. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Bradford White's final arrangements.

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