Paul Braddock Sr., 81, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 6:10 p.m. Feb. 23, 2013. He was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Columbia City, to John and Elsie Salesman Braddock. In 1957, he married Marilyn Snyder, who survives. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together. He worked for Norfolk Southern for 38 years before retiring. After retirement, he worked at Red Horse Bait Shop, where he fixed gas lanterns for people in the community, and Jelly Stone Park, where he mowed lawns and helped to care for the park. He enjoyed fishing, fixing gas lanterns, watching basketball and softball games, camping, spending time with friends and family and watching Chicago Bears football. Also surviving are five children: Alton L. (and spouse Mindy) Chapman, Fort Wayne; Michael Braddock (and companion Betty Harris) and Paul (and spouse Cynthia) Braddock Jr., all of Warsaw; Christina (and spouse Mark) Stump, Pierceton; and Bruce (and spouse Dana) Braddock, Hickson, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Chaplain Bob Jarboe and Bruce Braddock officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196 Warsaw, IN 46581-1196. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
