Johnny Brady

Johnny Brady, 79, formerly of Mexia, passed away at his home in Palacios, Texas on October 25, 2016. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Point Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Johnny was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 23, 1937 to Harlan Edward and Willie Lane Brady. He was a longtime resident of Mexia. He owned and operated the Lone Star Beer Distributorship in Mexia for a number of years. Later in life, Johnny bought a shrimp boat and opened a bait business in Palacios, Texas. Johnny was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Palacios. Johnny loved going to Colorado, taking the jeep over the passes and riding snow mobiles. He also enjoyed taking trips on his Harley and flying his Cessna. He, especially, enjoyed spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. Johnny will be remembered as having a warm smile and outgoing personality. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents. Johnny is survived by his wife, Katie Brady; sons, Harlon Brady and wife, Becky and Bryan Brady; five grandchildren, Brittany Brady Hoag, Hilary Brady, Colton Brady, Bradly Brady and Whitney Brady; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Stephen Brady; and sister, Francis Morris; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Palacios, Texas.