Thomas "Tom" Braddy

Thomas Leo Braddy, 70, Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tom was born in Manhattan, Kansas on January 18, 1949, to Leo F. and Jeanne M. Domino Braddy. He graduated from Luckey High School in 1967 and proudly served our country in the US Army in Vietnam as a field radio mechanic and in FADAK computer repair. Tom earned his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and mortuary science degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He served as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for more than 20 years. Tom worked in sales and marketing and served as marketing director for two Kansas wineries. Tom and Jeannie Tillman were married in 1977 and had two children. In 2009, Tom and Pamela Roberts were married. She preceded him in death last August 2018. Grateful to have shared his life are his daughters, Rachel Braddy and Gretchen Wear (Adam); grandchildren, Logan and Blakely Wear and Sami, Cameron and Lauren Meseke; step-children, Derek Moon (Kelly) and Robin Meseke; siblings, Carol Frese (Norman), Mark Braddy (Vicky) and Bruce Braddy (Diane); former son-in-law, Rick Meseke; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, the Masonic Lodge in Manhattan, the 62nd Aviation Royal Coachmen Association and the Kansas Explorers Club. Tom was the self-appointed president of the Topeka Prankster Association which targeted mostly family members. He may not have done things the easiest way, but he always did them the right way. While keeping life fun and full of surprise he continually cared for others. Those who met him always remembered him for his jubilant nature and unyielding promise to choose love and joy. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Graveside service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Cemetery, Paxico KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Thomas "Tom" Braddy

January 18, 1949 - March 14, 2019