David Christopher "Chris" Bradburn
September 29, 1969 ~ June 21, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD., with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
David Christopher “Chris” Bradburn, 44, of Leonardtown, MD., formerly from Hyattsville, MD., passed away on June 21, 2014 in Liberty, NC. Born on September 29, 1969 in Silver Spring, MD, he was the loving son of Joseph Louis Knott, Jr., and Nancy Ellen Knott of Leonardtown, MD. Chris was the loving husband of Jill Cathleen Bradburn whom he married in Leonardtown, MD on November 17, 2001. Chris is survived by his daughters Caitlyn Bradburn and Jenna Bradburn both of Leonardtown, MD, several nieces and nephews. Sister: Tina Bradburn Yakel (Dan) of Leonardtown, MD, and Godmother Joan Joy of PA. He is preceded in death by his brother John “Chip” Bradburn. Chris graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1987, and worked as a plumber /Steamfitter for Suburban Plumbing and Heating for 25 years. As a child he grew up in St. Mary’s County, MD. Chris enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, camping, vacationing in Ocean City, MD., and he was a big Redskins fan, he loved being busy doing projects around the house.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
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“I met Chris in the mid 1980s, and as a kid I would roam the streets of St Clements shores with him, Scott, Gary, Pat, JL, and Danny and we had the time of our lives. Although we’ve drifted apart in years past, Chris was a good guy and never started trouble with anyone. He will be deeply missed and I wish I could have been there for him. If you have a friend you haven’t seen in a while, you should give them a call. Tomorrow’s not a guarantee. Chris, may you find peace my friend.”
“Joey, Nancy and Tina, I am sorry for the loss of Chris. Its tough knowing is no longer with us. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Please call if you need anything “
“Joey and family I am so sorry for your loss. We were just talking about Chris a few weeks ago. God bless you all. “
“I am so sorry for the loss of Chris. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!”
“I am so shocked!! I was just thinking about how Chris was doing, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris and I where lab partners in science class more than once, he was a blast to be around, I also took a ride with Chris in his green truck with the crocked bed down in good ole compton md back in the day of the 80’s. Chris I love you buddy, God Bless you. Rest in Peace my friend, you have had a hard road so far, I am saddened to hear it ended so soon, after having a new plan on life, you will be missed!! you truely put a print on time when you where here! Love Always Diana Price Abell & Kevin Abell “
“Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Chris will be greatly missed but never forgotten. “
“Nancy, Tina & Joey, We are saddened to hear of Chris’ passing. Words can not express our heartfelt sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To all of Chris’s family – I am so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. He was a great person with a big and soft heart, and fun to grow up with in the “Shores”. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.”
“Tina, Mom and Dad Knott and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss! Chris was a great man and was loved by so many. My heart aches for your loss. His smile will forever be in my mind. I’ll always have the memory of him giving Tina and I a ride home after jump rope in middle school! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers! May the LORD give you all strength to get through this difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to call me. I will always be there when you need me!! <3"
“Nancy, Tina and family, I was saddened to hear about Chris passing. Although I have lost touch over the years, I will always have the memories of growing up with Chris in St. Clements Shores. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I will miss seeing Chris around the neighborhood. I have great memories of us growing up in St. Clement Shores. Lots of fun! It always made me smile to see him putting his girls on the bus. He’d give each one a kiss and tell them he loved them. I know there was a lot of love there and hope they will keep fond memories of their daddy with them always. “
” I am so sorry for your loss.I remember Chris growing up with my daughter and friends in the shores. Was very plesant to talk to. He will be missed. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“”Jill, Kaitlyn, Jenna and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Chris, we’re gonna miss you neighbor! I hope our team does great this season. Oh don’t worry, we’ll be the ones setting the firecrackers off when they do win. . Thanks for helping with fix it’s for us. You will be greatly missed always!! Neighbors that turned into great friends, there will never be another like you!! Love you always!”
“To the family I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. “
“I love u man miss and loved “
“Very sad to hear. So sorry for your loss. Grew up with Chris through school and ” The Shores”. He had such a big heart and showed it through his smile. Chris you will me greatly missed. May You R.I.P. my friend.”
“Chris we’ll be missed in many things I’ll do in my life plans we had made will come true only to me. But I know as I travel this life’s journey I will have an angel watching over me until we meet again. I love you brother… RIP Chris….”
“Tina, I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’s Family.We were deeply saddened to hear this news. Remembering the days at LHS, hanging out in the “Shores”, Chris’s defined smile and laughter will forever remain in our hearts. May God give you all comfort during this time and the days ahead! “
“Sending love and prayers to you Tina, your family and your brothers special loved ones – so saddened by your loss. xoxo”
“Dear Jill, My sincerest condolences to you and your Family. May Peace be with all of you. Deb Lewis”