Bradley Glenn Westfall, a local rancher and business man passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
He was born June 26, 1979 to Dolly Merry Ann (Baker) and Thomas Glenn Graham in Irving, Texas. He was later adopted by Wilmer "Dub" Westfall. Brad was the youngest of three children. He lived with his son Matthew, on the Delta W. Ranch.
Brad is survived by his three children. His son, Matthew Glenn Westfall and two daughters, Akaiya Denise Westfall and Kira LeAnn Westfall; one brother, Johnny Edward Hancock; his mother, Dolly Merry Ann Westfall; step-father, Craig Ray Graham; and several other relatives.
His nickname was Bee Boo when he was little. He played the piano, his favorite was Sweet Hour of Prayer. He was a Boy Scout. Brad was active in sports, football, soccer, baseball and basketball.
Brad loved horses and was an accomplished rider. He rode with the Commanche County Sheriff's Posse in the Colorado Mountains, in parades, set pivots at the rodeos, rode Grand Entry and competed in several events.
His favorite car was his Trans Am with the T-top. His favorite dog was Wilbur, his golden collie and his favorite color was orange.
He enjoyed fishing on any of the 5 ponds on the ranch or going to the lakes. He loved to travel, camping, swimming and riding the 4-wheelers on Padre Island. He was a great cook and did most of the Bar-B-Q's and cook outs on the ranch. He loved to spend time and holidays with family.
He won 1st place in the state beauty pageant and received a 2 foot trophy for being the most photogenic. He was a very handsome man.
Brad graduated from Gustine High School in 1997. He went to Tarleton State University and studied in New York City.
Brad had worked on the family ranch since he was 5 years old. He was Operations Manager of the Delta W family ranch in McLennan and Limestone counties at the time of his death. He worked with Craig, his step-father, to raise cattle, horses and at one time Emu.
Brad loved church and Pastor Billy. He was a member of Williams Creek Baptist Church. He served on the Youth Council, Benevolence Council and the Revival Outreach/Visitation Committees. Due to his failing health he was not able to attend church but said he would never change his church membership.
He was active in the "Judge Not" ministry on the ranch at his mother's home. He loved the formal meals, prayer, singing the old gospel songs and reading God's word with his family every Saturday evening.
Brad cared for his sister, Doris Lee Hancock, in his home until her death in 2011.
Do not mourn his dying, celebrate his new life with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Praise God for Brad's life.
Ministers will be, Billy Burchfield, Cody Leger and Danny Leger.
Pallbearers will be Honor Escort, Matthew Westfall, Johnny Hancock, Domingo Castro, Dallas Cochran, Ron Maddox, Bubba Byrd, Charles Whittaker, Rodney Robinson, Steve Wilson and Wesley McHart.