In Memoriam : Bradley Thompson

Bradley Thompson Bradley Allen Thompson - age: 63
(May 01, 1961 to December 09, 2024 )
Resident of Exeter, California

Visitation Information:
Per the family’s request no service will be held.

Obituary:
Bradley Allen Thompson was born on May 1, 1961 in Van Nuys, California to his parents Duane and Rebecca Thompson. He lived in Exeter until he met and married his wife Wanda. Bradley attended and graduated the Exeter school system in 1979. Later in life he met and married his beautiful wife, Wanda on April 7, 2002 in Las Vegas. He was in the Tulare DHIA for over 20 years and was a well know figure of the Stag Saloon. Brad had one reason to live, beside for his wife and son, and that was fishing. He was such an enthusiastic fisherman. When Dustin was big enough Brad couldn’t be happier then to share his biggest pastime with his son. Brad and Dustin won many Bass Tournaments throughout the state; Brad even won Angler of the Year. You would never want to go up against Brad when fishing, he would always catch the biggest fish no matter what, even if he made you stay on the boat until he did no matter how long it took. Brad would fish no matter the weather. Either in the blazing hot sun or in the pouring rain, in the freezing nights, or even in the blistering snow Bradley was a true fisherman through and through. Not only was fishing in his blood but he was best handyman you would have ever met. He would take such beat and old trucks and other wood items and make them look like brand new. He would spend many nights perfecting his craft by polishing brass and cooper items till they shined like new. He had such a wide collection of marbles, stamps and most of all glass insulators. Bradly is survived by his wife, Wanda, Son Dustin, Parents Duane and Rebecca, Brother Scott, Sister Renee, Grandson Aidan, Nephews Jeff and Josh Riley, Stephen Thompson, and Nieces Sarah Thompson and Jessica Walker. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Jack and Kay Bosanko, Uncle John DeAngelo, and Aunt Connie Ryland.







Dave Brown - December 27, 2024Contact this person Contact this person
My deepest condolences to Wanda, Duane and Becky, Scott, Renee and Dustin. It hurt to learn of Brad's passing. Even though our paths didn't cross a lot in recent years, Brad was my best friend growing up. A lot of who I am and where I am now in life is because of him. I have years of great memories with Brad and the Family. I seriously think we fished out the river between the North Fork Bridge and the Main Bridge in Three Rivers! We spent years fishing, hunting and collecting. I'll never forget those days. Rest in Peace my Friend