Bradley Nelson Johnson

Bradley Nelson Johnson, 68 years old, of Ponchatoula, LA passed away on July 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri on June 17, 1954.

Brad's joy and strength came from his love of family and country. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, and grandfather ("Grumpy"). Brad was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran who served on multiple tours and retired honorably after 26 years of service at the rank of Major. Brad earned a bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and a master's in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. After graduation, Brad enjoyed working as an independent management consultant. He was an alumni member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Phi chapter where he spent many years surrounded by friendship. He played the position of loosehead prop in rugby for the NATO Combined Forces League in Germany and other countries in Western Europe, the El Paso Scorpions, and the SLU Lions. Brad was a talented knifemaker, being one of the early members of the Knifemakers Guild. He was also a Master Mason of the Metairie Masonic Lodge #444. Brad loved to cook, garden, and socialize. Above all else, his greatest happiness was found in his marriage of 37 years to Sam; being "Daddy" to his children; and being "Grumpy" to his granddaughter, Maxine.

Brad is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sam" Johnson; his children: Ian-Bradley Johnson (Mallory Bundy Johnson), Amelia-Kate Johnson Gore (Matthew Gore), and Clairanne Johnson. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Maxine Ellen Gore.
Brad is preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Lorraine Johnson; his father, Bert Barney Johnson; brothers Larry Johnson, David Johnson, and Doug Johnson; and nephew, Richard "Rich" Johnson.

A memorial service to celebrate Brad's life will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Harry McKneely Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, LA from 5:00-7:00 pm.
On Monday, July 11, 2022, Brad will be interred at Port Hudson National Cemetery surrounded by immediate family.

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