Obituary of Brad Michael Crochet

Brad Michael Crochet

April 27, 1975

May 21, 2018

Kinder- Brad Michael Crochet, 43, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He was a resident of Copperas Cove, Texas. Brad was a graduate of Kinder High School and an Army Veteran. He was an educator, Author, and Editor. Brad was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his mother, Mariah Granger of Kinder; father, Gerald Crochet of Jennings; brother, Justin Crochet of Jennings; companion, Chantrie Sargent of Copperas Cove; Aunts, Joanie Granger of Kinder, Becky Headley of Jennings, Paula Moncla of Jennings, and Connie Crochet Jennings; a host extended family and cousins with whom he was very close.

While a student at Kinder High, he was very involved with the catholic youth group, assisting father Carlos Garcia at the rectory. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, TX, remaining in that area.

Brad earned a degree from Tarleton State University with a degree in education and began teaching at Montague Village School at Fort Hood. He had a passion for writing and in recent years became a published author. Brad was a member of Central Texas Writers Society. He also became a book-publishing project manager. He was a unique, creative individual who had a gift of story-telling and a one of a kind sense of humor who everyone loved to be around.

Preceded in death by his cousin, Jeremy Hall; grandparents, Wildreau and Bennie Granger and Lester and Velma Crochet.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Father Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will follow in Kinder McRill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder Friday from 5PM-9PM with a vigil service at 6PM and a rosary will follow. Visitation will continue Saturday at 8AM until time of service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com