Charles Thomas Bradley, Jr. Obituary

I have so many good memories with you Uncle Chuck. When we would go up to cabins with the family and I would come up and visit. You were always so great to me and made sure I felt safe and at home. You were like a dad I never had. I love you and will miss you dearly Uncle Chuck. I know you're up in heaven right now watching over. ❤

Chuck was my uncle and he was there more for me than my own father. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood with this amazing, selfless, funny and an extraordinary person. Every fall him and Karen and my cousins would come up to the smoky mountains to rent a cabin just to visit us. I'm so glad to have known him and this sudden loss has impacted me greatly and has for others close to him. Reading these

Chuck was my uncle and he was there more for me than my own father. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood with this amazing, selfless, funny and an extraordinary person. Every fall him and Karen and my cousins would come up to the smoky mountains to rent a cabin just to visit us. I'm so glad to have known him and this sudden loss has impacted me greatly and has for others close to him. Reading these condolences just reminded me how he impacted everyone he knew.
Thank you for being one of the most amazing and kind people I've met.

My sincere condolences to the family. Charles was a great guy, always had a smile on his face, no matter the circumstance. He was the nicest & the most genuine man I ever met. He made his customers feel very welcomed in Savannah every time we visited Vopak. May you have eternal peace.

I feel like we all group together. Chuck (as we called him then) and Karen and I were often together either hanging out in our Senior lounge or on the weekends. We had great parties at Chuck's as his mother was a terrific hostess. I even had my bridal shower in their family room. I felt as welcome in Chuck's home as I did my own. Chuck was always supportive of Karen and I know he loved her without question

I feel like we all group together. Chuck (as we called him then) and Karen and I were often together either hanging out in our Senior lounge or on the weekends. We had great parties at Chuck's as his mother was a terrific hostess. I even had my bridal shower in their family room. I felt as welcome in Chuck's home as I did my own. Chuck was always supportive of Karen and I know he loved her without question - she was his "Bunny". While we grew apart over the miles and years, I will always have a fondness for Chuck in my heart. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Although his stature dominated the room, his huge heart and humble demeanor made everyone around him feel important and much appreciated. He was always willing to listen and allow people to learn and grow. He was very instrumental in growing my career to wait it is today. Thoroughly enjoyed the time we worked together and the patience he showed with me!

Charles was a great guy who truly cared about others. I really enjoyed working with him and considered him a mentor and a friend. He was one of the nicest people I've ever known and had a great sense of humor. I remember one time we were walking around the terminal preparing for an audit and Charles said cue the deer as if to portray the natural beauty of the site. You may have had to be there but it

Charles was a great guy who truly cared about others. I really enjoyed working with him and considered him a mentor and a friend. He was one of the nicest people I've ever known and had a great sense of humor. I remember one time we were walking around the terminal preparing for an audit and Charles said cue the deer as if to portray the natural beauty of the site. You may have had to be there but it cracked me up. We talked a lot about scouting and he was very proud of the boys' achievements. I will miss Charles and extend heartfelt condolences to his family.

Charles trusted me with a great opportunity early in my career. He allowed an inexperienced engineer trainee to travel across the country and work with the Vopak Savannah team for 6 months. This ended up being a great opportunity to meet and learn from some wonderful people, and formed the foundation of core values that are still with me today.

I'll never forget riding back from Wilmington, NC with Charles while a US Soccer World Cup game was playing. We

Charles trusted me with a great opportunity early in my career. He allowed an inexperienced engineer trainee to travel across the country and work with the Vopak Savannah team for 6 months. This ended up being a great opportunity to meet and learn from some wonderful people, and formed the foundation of core values that are still with me today.

I'll never forget riding back from Wilmington, NC with Charles while a US Soccer World Cup game was playing. We managed to get a stream going on the phone, listening and cheering the entire ride.

We didn't work together long, but Charles always seemed like a very genuine and kind person. He was always willing to listen and help with an incredible breadth of knowledge, presumably from years of experience helping others.

Karen, Chase and Ben,

My deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of Charles. He was without a doubt one of the kindest people I have even known. Charles was one of the easiest people I have every had the pleasure of working with. Charles always made you feel at ease and that your opinion and thoughts mattered. He was larger than life and even in tough situations he always saw the bright side. I had the honor of

Karen, Chase and Ben,

My deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of Charles. He was without a doubt one of the kindest people I have even known. Charles was one of the easiest people I have every had the pleasure of working with. Charles always made you feel at ease and that your opinion and thoughts mattered. He was larger than life and even in tough situations he always saw the bright side. I had the honor of working with Charles his entire career at Vopak Savannah and it was a true pleasure.

He loved all of you very much. He spoke of you all on a daily basis.

I pray for comfort and peace for all of you.

We have so many happy family memories of Chuck. We have a photo of my siblings, me and Jeanie when we were all kids, and Chuck, as a baby, hanging on our wall.

He was good, responsible and kind person. He made the world a better place to be.

Our hearts are heavy.

For Karen, Chase, and Ben

I didn't know Charles well. I only met him a handful of times, but I remember him vividly. Not just because I felt I knew him through Karen's stories, or because he was tall and handsome, and the way he and Karen looked at each other when standing side by side was wonderful and a privilege to witness...those are all true, but I remember him so clearly because he had a presence you don't often see.

For Karen, Chase, and Ben

I didn't know Charles well. I only met him a handful of times, but I remember him vividly. Not just because I felt I knew him through Karen's stories, or because he was tall and handsome, and the way he and Karen looked at each other when standing side by side was wonderful and a privilege to witness...those are all true, but I remember him so clearly because he had a presence you don't often see. it filled the room and invited you in. It was powerful and welcoming, and through his eyes there was equal part engagement and reserve. Not everyone you meet stays with you, but I will always remember Charles, and while, as I said before, I didn't know him well, I do know this:
- He supported Karen as he was able to during her journey of growth and self discovery, allowing her to blossom, grow, and change the life of at least one person (me!).
- When Karen had surgery, he not only took the time to update me when she was out and safely at home...he took the time answer silly questions AND provided voluntary updates in the following days.
- He showed up every time Karen had a featured performance with the choir
- When I did have occasion to talk to him, he would ask me questions beyond general small talk, incorporating details that showed he knew who I was and remembered where we had left off.
- The reserve in his eyes I mentioned disappeared completely any time he talked about his sons. Talking about Chase and Ben transformed him in to someone softer and fully present, someone who adored his children and could have gone on talking about them indefinitely.
These memories may seem like small things. But they aren't. They are small acknowledgements of a man displaying devotion. Devotion to those he loved so great, that not only was it noticeable to anyone watching, it extended to the people that mattered to the people he loved, and so great it was transformative when brought to focus.
I am glad I got to meet Charles, whom I will always remember.