Birth date: Jan 25, 1958 Death date: Jul 24, 2017
Brad Samples January 25, 1958 - July 24, 2017 Gone Fishing! Our brother and friend and just damn good guy departed for a permanent vacation on July 24, 2017. Brad was far too young at 59 years old but lived a full, joyful, produc Read Obituary
Brad myself and scott waldron hung out since 7th grade through highschool in east long beach studebaker and wardlow stevely to los coyotes. We all attended helen keller, ciecle b. Demill then on to millikan. Brad and i worked together at bull n bun then his mom got us both jobs at the disneyland hotel.
I was privileged to know Brad in my early 20's when we both worked at the Disneyland Hotel Coffee Shop as waiters. What a grand time we had! I had sooo much fun with Brad. We both liked music, fishing and golf and because we played a lot of rounds at Los Alamitos golf course which surrounded the quarter horse race track we eventually gravitated towards that and we were hooked...betting our tip money on the ponies for many years to come....winning some losing some...but carefree and single, enjoying our youth. We worked and shared many times and adventures together for 5 years before he moved on to the military and eventually married. I was proud to be his best man at his wedding. As time moved on and life gets in the way....we eventually lost contact. He's been gone 5 years now and I never knew until today. Slayed me, hard. Thats a good picture of you Brad...captures your genuineness....say hi to you mom and brother Ron.
Your eternal brother in Christ - Gary L.
I worked with Brad at DDD for many years. He always made me feel welcome and hug me when I felt low. what a great guy. Miss you Brad. Rest In Heaven
I am Bradford samples nephew my father was Bradfords oldest brother Ronald Richard Samples. I would like to be included in my family ancestry. Geraldine samples was my grandmother. Thank u for all of your blessings and memories shared. If anyone would like to get in touch withme please lmk.
This is Shannon Ron Samples . sending my respects to my uncle Bradford. I appreciate his words of wisdom. He always took time to talk to me about the stars and he would say " keep an I on the seven sisters" (Pleiades) there always changing. Thank you uncle brad
Brad was my co-worker and friend for 17 years. He was a daily part of my like at work and never failed to greet me with a warm and friendly "William!". We shared a lot of passions about our world and country. He was my ally in fighting the good fight and I am still trying to deal with this great loss. I know I am not alone in my grief and hopefully time will ease it. I will never forget him and will always try to honor him by being a better human being. He was certainly one of the best!
Bill Sims
Brad had a way of making everyone feel special, important, and valued. I will miss his smile and the way he brightened our days. He was a teacher, a friend, and a mentor. I am forever grateful to have gotten to know him.
There is so much I could share. Seventeen years is a long time to know someone. The minute I found out Brad was no longer with us; my heart was broken. Working with him was so easy and enjoyable. I simply adored him, as did so many others. His work with the most vulnerable was his calling and he enjoy himself while doing it.
Thank you Brad for being so great and for all your support.
I will miss you.
Lisa Ortiz,
I've worked with Brad a short time. He was always friendly to me saying "Happy Wednesday" or whatever day of the week it was. He was always smiling. It was nice to know you even if it was just a little while. God bless.
