Born June 6, 1938, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Raymond Tolbert Brads and Margret Elizabeth Hinkle Brads.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Gordon Brads; two brothers, Hurlie C. Brads and James C. Brads; and four sisters, Thelma Brads Carter, Mary Kathleen Brads Clark, Elsie Brads Gleason and Loretta Brads.

Surviving are his children, Darrell Brads (Stephanie), Lisa Plogger (Donnie), Lori Dorey (Jeff), Darlene Vest (Howard), and Jonathan Humphreys (Becky); one brother, Jesse V. Brads; grandchildren, Amber Dorey (Dylan), Kayleigh White, Evyn H. Brads, Lucas Brads (Isabell), Danielle Lee (Cody), Brad Vest, Eric Vest (LeAlice), Jason Vest (Marcie), Keaton Humphreys, Jax Humphreys, Kennedi Humphreys, Breanna Worth, Kirsten White (Hunter), and Karmen Vest; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special caregiver, Annette Terry Sweet, and the CNA staff at Heritage Hall A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at McElwee Chapel Cemetery by Dorsey Hostetter.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. N-G