Memorial service for Thad Wilson Brindley, 81, will be held at a later date by his family.
Mr. Brindley died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Summerford Nursing Home. He was born March 10, 1935, in Morgan County to William Weaver Brindley and Lillian Pearl Adams Brindley. Thad was born and raised in Hartselle, AL, where he graduated from Morgan County High School in 1953. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1955, where he worked as a Skilled Tradesman and Union Representative. He lived in Warren, Michigan during that time and was married and had two children. He returned to Hartselle in 1982 and worked for Chrysler Corporation until his retirement in 2003 and moved to Athens, AL. He was an active member of the UAW for his entire career and served in various positions within the organization.
Thad was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his harvests with his family and friends. Thad had 15 nieces and nephews living in Michigan and Alabama. He had a special relationship with his nephew, Terry Miller, of Hartselle and frequently expressed his love and gratitude regarding him.
Thad fought a terrible battle with cancer over the last 20 months, his family and friends still honoring his wishes of living at his beautiful home overlooking the Tennessee River. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Warren Bethea Brindley (U.S. Marine WW11 in 1943), and a sister: Margaret Petty.
Survivors include:
One Son:
William Thad Brindley (Abby), Tuscaloosa, AL
One Daughter:
Kathy Sue Brindley (Partner-Steve Jackson), Grand Blanc, MI
Three Sisters:
Betty Miller, Hartselle, AL,
Joan Hudgins, Arab, AL and
Faye Taylor, Falkville, AL
Seven Grandchildren:
Dayna Holm,
Erin Ortman,
Kody Ortman,
Kaitlyn “Katerae” Brindley,
Capt. Jason Holm,
Evan Brindley and
Ethan Brindley
One Great Grandchild:
Virginia Holm
Mr. Brindley left this quote for his family and friends,
“As I leave this world, I raise my glass one last time to my deeply loved family, neighbors, friends and those who went before me. I wish to express great thanks to all who have helped honor my wishes to live my remaining days at home, overlooking the Tennessee River. My life has exceeded any dreams and I am very grateful. Grandkids… keep me with you wherever your life leads you, I love you with all of my heart. Please do not grieve for me but CELEBRATE the time we shared… turn your glass up and down the hatch! Love and My Best to All !!”
Peck Funeral Home
