Walter Bradner, Sr.

WALTER L. BRADNER, BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRANDFATHER AND UNCLE At 98, Walter died peacefully in his home on June 1, 2018. He was a jolly and kind soul who never complained and was loved by all who knew him. He supported his children in all their endeavors and was an inspiration to each of them. His family remembers his love of raising chickens, his special way of rocking his grandchildren to sleep on his tractor and the joy of working jigsaw puzzles with him. He also enjoyed sharing time with his wife and daughter at the For All Seasons Christmas Shop. Walter graduated from the College of Charleston and is an Army World War II Veteran. He began his Civil Service career as a Cost Control Specialist at the Naval District, Charleston, S.C. Later, at NAS, Pensacola he served as Transportation Director/Public Works: CNET Resources Financial Manager (presenting the budget to the Chief of Naval Operations, Department of Defense and the U.S. Congress!). He also served as Financial Manager at the NAS Naval Museum and as Assistant to the County Administrator of Escambia County. Walter was married to Mary for 75 years! They moved to Pensacola from Charleston, South Carolina in 1956 and attended First Christian and Westwood Christian Churches. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, sister, son, daughter and 2 grandchildren. Left behind to honor his memory are: daughters, Linda Jones, Elizabeth Wilson (Randall), Terri Alvarez (Phil); granddaughters, Michelle Odom (Dale), Ashley Alvarez (Brian Webb), Nicole Vincent (Brad), Anna Powell (JP); great grandchildren, Meagan, Madison, Kristen, Michael and Brad Jr.; 3 nieces and 5 nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2018, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola. Funeral Services will follow at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola. The family would like to thank his Caregivers: Jessica, Gloria, Pat, Eileen and Shairoon for their special years of love and support and Regency Hospice Nurse, Patti, for her comfort and care. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH has been entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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Walter Bradner, Sr.

August 12, 1919 - June 1, 2018