Braddy Jr, Roy L. Roy L. Braddy, Jr. age 23 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in White Cloud. Roy was born on October 17, 1983 in Pensacola, Florida to Roy L. and Cheryl L. (Kamerad) Braddy. He has been a longtime resident of Newaygo and was a graduate of Newaygo High School. Roy enjoyed listening to music and was seldom seen without his headphones. He played the guitar, had been a D.J., enjoyed fishing with his father and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Roy was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Roy is survived by his parents, Roy and Cheryl Braddy of Deltona, Florida; brothers, John Braddy of Stockton, California; Steven (Crystal) Braddy of Sand Lake, Michigan; paternal grandmother, Jane Braddy of Newaygo; aunts, Cheryl Anderson of Pennsylvania; Shellie (Ed) Perigo of White Cloud; Deb Carpenter of New Jersey; his uncle, Duane (Kathy) Braddy of Baldwin; several cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with Pastor Dan Fullmer of the Rice Lake Baptist Church presiding with interment in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider the Roy L. Braddy Family to assist with funeral expenses. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Braddy family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Roy L,. Braddy Jr. on-line Cheryl and Roy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Betty and Joe Zawacki Posted 6/1/07 Roy was an amazing person. I am so sorry to hear that he has died. He was my first love and the time I spent with him was the only happiness I had as a teenager. We were together at a time when my life was in ruins and his love was what made life worth living for me. He gave me something I could never fully repay him for simply by loving me. He was always kind to me and tried to protect me from the things in life that would destroy my innocence. He made it clear to me that he would go to the ends of the earth for me. He showed me that there was something beautiful in life and I am who I am today because of that. Because of him I will never give up on finding happiness. My life is infinitely better simply from knowing him. I am truly grateful for the time I had with him. I will always care very deeply about Roy and wish that I had an opportunity to tell him all that he has done for me. I hope that he has finally found some peace. He deserves it. Take care, Vanessa Hall 93 Cumberland Ave. Apt. 3 Portland ME 04101 Posted 6/1/07 Cheryl and Roy, So sorry to hear the news about your son, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Cheryl and your family. We will be here to support and help you in any way that we can. Our best, Joni & George Joni Zindell Sales Associate Hudson Tool & Die Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Posted 6/1/07 Roy, Cheryl and family, My deepest and sincerest sympathy are with you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do for you please let me know. DEBBY TILTON HUDSON TOOL & DIE CO. Posted 6/1/07 Dear Roy, Cheryl, and Family, I want to pass along our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and if there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know, my phone # 386-366-4646 Sincerely, Michele M Tompke Hudson Tool & Die Customer Service Rep Posted 6/1/07 Dear Roy Sr. and Family, All of our hearts and prayers go out to you. We know there can't be any more difficult time than this, but you must also know how many people are thinking of you and sharing your sadness. You may never understand how many people your family has touched until these great times of difficulty. May that allow you some peace to hold the memories of Roy in a very special and loving place. Jim Shuster Posted 6/1/07 Please accept our deepest and sincerest regrets for your loss. You have our sympathies and prayers. Warmest regards, Gregg and Gretchen Bish Fremont, Michigan Posted 6/1/07 Hi there, just me, your sister, Just dont ever forget that I (yea, and Ed too!) are always here for you. I love you guys so much. We had a lot of great times with Roy, I just smile when I think about Megan trying to get him to talk to her! I know how much he must have dreaded those family gatherings but he always came. All of those kids that loved him so much, what a tribute to the young man that you raised. I believe he is in a better place than this world and I believe that we will see him again. Keep the positive thoughts, he would want it that way. You just call if you need me, give me an excuse to fly out! Keep on keeping on (ok so that is dorky but it sounded like my generation hippie stuff that Roy would appreciate!! J ) Love ya, Shellie (oh yea, and Ed!) Posted 6/5/07 Uncle Larry and Aunt Cheryl, I just wanted you to know how wonderful it was to see the lives that Roy has touched. I am so sorry that I never knew that part of him. I would love to have the connections that he had with so many of his friends. He truely was a blessed person and lived a good adventure filled life, even though it was cut short. I can't wait until this winter when we can all get together and celebrate his life again. See you then!! Love and miss you already, Tiffany (and the whole crew) Posted 6/8/07