Brad Wardrup

Tribute Brad Russell Wardrup, a loving son, brother and father of 4 children, departed our Earth and rose to Heaven at the age of 41 on Sunday, August 25, 2019, with his family by his side, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Brad was born on September 4, 1977 in Dallas, TX to Jerry Don (Pete) Wardrup and Carol Jean Dudik Wardrup. He graduated Mt Vernon High School in 1996, and from North East Texas Community College as a Peace Officer in 2006. Brad was employed by Franklin County Law Enforcement Center, initially as a dispatcher, then later on as an officer and K9 handler for many years. He later went to work for the Winfield Police Department as a drug interdiction/K9 officer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Telford Unit as a correctional officer. Most recently, he was employed as a mechanic at Gandy's Automotive where he enjoyed being with his friend, mentor, and brother-in-Christ - John Gandy. Brad was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs and frequently attended the Kingdom Men's Bible Study at First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. Anyone that knew Brad, knew that he loved his kids, family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time at the deer lease and the outdoors. He also enjoyed racing hot stock cars and trucks at Miller's Cove Speedway. Brad spent many weekends racing with his Dad and Mother, who also raced along with him. He was known for his good humor and being the life of the party. Brad is survived by his mother, Carol Wardrup of Mount Vernon; uncle, Jim Wardrup of Richardson; Dr. Chad Wardrup (brother) and Dr. Jonathan Jones (brother-in-law) of Mount Vernon; Tanner Wardrup (son) and Julie Summerlin (mother of Tanner) of Dallas; Madalyn and Meagan Wardrup (daughters), Bailey Schamerhorn (step-daughter) and Stacie Wardrup (mother of Madalyn, Meagan & Bailey) of Winnfield; and Ginger Kimberlin (girlfriend) of Sulphur Springs. He is also survived by, too numerous to list, loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family which were very important in his life and are not forgotten. Brad was preceded in death by his loving father, Jerry (Pete) Wardrup; grandparents Glen and Aline Wardrup of Mount Vernon; and Bill and Caroline Dudik of Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 30, 2019 at Cameron Family Funeral Home (912 Tx Hwy 37 South, Mount Vernon, TX 75457) with John Gandy officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery with Mike Betts, Michael Gentry, Ray Green, Ricky Jones, Chris Jurcik, Sonny Joe Roberts, Max Simmons, and Jimmy Joe Wardrup serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Gann, Randy Green, Gary Rogers, and Kevin Rogers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M, Thursday evening at the funeral home. . Service Details. Visitation Thursday, August 29, 2019 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cameron Family Funeral Home 912 Texas Highway 37 South MOUNT VERNON, TX Directions | Share Thursday, August 29, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Service Friday, August 30, 2019 | 10:00am Cameron Family Funeral Home 912 Texas Highway 37 South MOUNT VERNON, TX Directions | Share Friday, August 30, 2019 10:00am Officiant: John Gandy Interment Providence Cemetery County Road 3070 MOUNT VERNON, TX Directions | Share é- Location: of Providence Cemetery County Road 3070 MOUNT VERNON, TX Directions Text Email Directions: Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email: Send Email é- Text Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your phone. Phone Number: Send Text Message é- Email Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email: Send Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Brad Wardrup