Bradley A. Caudle—a teacher to millions, consummate performer, and a friend to all—died October 12, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19 even though he was fully vaccinated. He was surrounded by his wife, brother, and sisters-in-law. He was 54.
Born December 16, 1966, in Pampa, Texas to Burl and Janie Caudle, Brad was a musician from an early age to the end of his life. He used his music to propose to his high school sweetheart, Melissa Caudle, to build a highly successful company, and to entertain many people in all kinds of venues.
He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1985, and he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1989. He briefly worked at Compaq Computer Corporation, before he left to work full-time developing educational products for Rock ‘N Learn, a company he formed and co-owned with his brother, Richard.
He belonged to several bands throughout his life starting with Praise Unlimited at age 12. His musical tastes of bands to perform with were vast: a jam band called Natives are Restless, a quirky hard rock band, Moonman, a red dirt country band, Matt Rawls and Counterfeit, tribute bands: Black Dog, VHT, and his all-time favorite: Subdivided. Brad was proficient at lead vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards, among other instruments.
Brad made friends wherever he went, put a smile on people’s faces and was always ready to help where it was needed. Teachers at Patterson Elementary School where he substituted and tutored were amazed at his ability to connect with the kids and keep their attention. He was a gifted performer no matter what the venue, even the classroom. Many called him a genius, and loved him for his wit and ability to make people laugh.
He is preceded in death by his father, Alan Burl Caudle. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his adoring eternal wife, Melissa Caudle, his mother, Janie Caudle, his brother Richard Caudle, his sister-in-law, Kathie Caudle, his sister, BJ Welch, and his brother-in-law, David Welch.
A celebration of life for Brad will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to the Montgomery County Food Bank.
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