8/16/1943 – 2/22/2025
Lawrence
Garry Michael Braddy, 81, passed away at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 22, 2025. Born in Marysville, Kansas, August 16, 1943, to Charles and Marie Braddy. He graduated from Pratt High School in 1961. He married Barbara P. Braddy on July 24, 1999 at Westside Presbyterian.
Garry served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1968 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was posted in Germany during his tour and fell in love with the beautiful country. Afterwards, he made his career with Southwestern Bell for 33 years as a lineman and installer.
His passions showed his love for God and people. This was shown through his volunteer work on the board of directors at Hearthstone: A Sanctuary for Men’s Recovery, as well as other recovery programs. He also enjoyed lending his voice to the Lawrence Civic Choir. Getting outside was a priority for him and he loved to garden and to share his walks with loved ones.
Survivors include: Barbara P. Braddy, wife of the home; son, Nickolas Braddy, of MoClips, Wa; son Aaron Braddy (Devon) and granddaughters Melody and Willow Braddy, of Hoisington, Ks; brother Larry Braddy (Leslie Kiernan), of Overland Park, Ks; sister Colleen Henney, nieces and great nephews of Junction City; Step-Children, Kent Salisbury and step-grandsons Cole, Vaughn, and Dane Salisbury of Celeste, Tx; Janette Salisbury (Shawn) of Lawrence, KS, and step-grandchildren, Harper Salisbury, of Olathe, Ks, and Jack Bosh of Lawrence, Ks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Braddy, brother Charles Malcom (Mal) Braddy, brother in law Mike Henney, and daughter in law Natalie Salisbury.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial Services for Garry will be 11 am, Thursday, February 27, 2025. Visitation to start at 10 am at West Side Presbyterian Church.
Memorials have been designated to Hearthstone: A Sanctuary for Men’s Recovery.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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