James Bradford Cagle

James Bradford Cagle, age 64, died on Sunday, June 21, 2020, following a sudden illness at his home. Brad was born on August 2, 1955 in Cartersville, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Marty Donahue Cagle, their son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Sarahann Cagle, Manlius, New York; their daughter, Ally Cagle, Conyers, Georgia; two granddaughters, Jacey and Lily Cagle, and another granddaughter due this July, Manlius, New York; and sister and her husband, Debbie and Bill Johnson, Brentwood, Tennessee.

Also surviving are his brother-in-law Al Donahue, and his wife, Kathy, Rome, Georgia; sister-in-law Trudy Green, Powder Springs, Georgia; sister-in-law Missy Schmidt, and her husband, Walt, Newnan, Georgia; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and grand nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Woodrow and Doris Cagle; father-in-law, Arthur Donahue; and mother-in-law, Cheney Donahue.

Brad enjoyed playing youth baseball and high school basketball. He graduated from Cartersville High School in 1973, and graduated from West Georgia College, in Carrollton, Georgia in 1977, where he received his degree in Accounting. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at West Georgia. He worked for Enterprise Oil Company for over 25 years in Cartersville, Lance Oil Company in Cartersville, and Specialty Finishes in Vinings. He was an active member of his community and served as Past President of the Cartersville Exchange Club. He was also a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he served on many youth committees, and youth mission trips.

Brad was a devoted coach for many years in the Cartersville Little League and the Cartersville Recreation Department in baseball, basketball, and girl’s softball. His favorite author was the late Southern humorist and columnist Lewis Grizzard. He loved southern gospel and country music, Cartersville Hurricanes sports, Atlanta Braves baseball, and Georgia football. He always said that watching sports was better when you were snacking on Georgia boiled peanuts!

Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He happily travelled many miles through the years just to be able to hear his children sing and lead worship at different events. He LOVED being “Papa” to his precious granddaughters who brought him so much joy!! One of the things he was most proud of was the way his children put Christ first in their lives. He led his family by example and had a great servant heart that will be missed and cherished forever.

At first most people would think Brad was very quiet and reserved, but found that he had such a fun personality and sense of humor. He always entertained his family and friends with lots of love and laughter! Brad was a dear friend to so many people, and he will always be fondly remembered by the way he lived his life, and by everyone whose lives he touched.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11am at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville with Rev. John Agnew and Rev. Doug Cox officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens in Cartersville following the service. Family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm, on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville.

Pallbearers are Marshall Atkins, Mike Hart, Keith Hufstetler, Mitch Jenkins, Lewis Tumlin, Danny Vaughan, Andy Womack and Dennis Womack.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to sign the on-line register. Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.