Obituary of Bradley Earl Kennard

Of Vassar, age 82, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison, in Saginaw. Bradley was born December 10, 1924 in Vassar the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Jessie (Taylor) Kennard. \ \ He and Laurice Baldwin were united in marriage April 27, 1968 in Sheridan, Michigan. \ Bradley was a veteran of WWII having served with the US Army.\ He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. \ Bradley enjoyed gardening, flowers, growing African violets, wood working, tractor shows and Model A cars. He was a member of the Script A Model A Car Club and the Community of Christ in Mayville. \ \ Surviving are his wife Laurie Kennard of Vassar;\ Daughter, Lynda Kennard of Cheboygan;\ Grandson Brian Wayne Cunningham of Poplar Bluff, MO;\ Brother Lawrence (Diana) Kennard of Vassar;\ Sister Gladys Wilbur of Vassar;\ Sisters-in-law Dorothy Fisher of Columbus, OH, \ Winona (Roblee) Holyfield of Belding, MI, \ Carol Carr of Scottsdale, AZ, Natalie (Richard) Kilfoil of Pharr, TX;\ Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. \ He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Sharon Kennard. \ \ Funeral services will be held 11:00am on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Elder Darwin McGuire officiating and burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery.\ \ Family will be present to receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar 2:00- 4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 and 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am on Thursday.\ \ Those desiring, may consider memorial contributions to the the charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. \