Bradley Keith Whitfield

Brad was born on February 17, 1992 in Durham, NC. He was a graduate of Northwood High School in Pittsboro in 2010 and CCCC in Sanford with a Diploma in Motorcycle Mechanics. He attended additional training with Harley-Davidson at schools in Wisconsin, Florida and Massachusetts and achieved Master Mechanic Recognition on February 2, 2017. This was quite an achievement for such a young man.

After graduation from CCCC, he worked at Shelton Harley-Davidson of Durham. From there, he was hired at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson (formerly Ray Price Harley-Davidson). Brad also served on the building team. Brad won many ingenuity awards and awards for his building skills. Brad was a talented and respected technician in the H-D world. He will be greatly missed at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson and in the H-D community.

On August 20, 2016, he married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Bailey. She was the love of his life. They lived in Sanford with their dogs Macy, Sadie and Nacho. He and Bailey adored their dogs and life together. Brad could often be found at the horse barn helping Bailey with her business. He was a loving husband, son and friend.

Brad was a hard worker and had a passion like no other. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and 4-wheelers with his buddies. He liked fishing at the coast with his dad and boating with his parents. Brad had an infectious smile and a witty since of humor.

Brad is survived by his wife Bailey Bennett Whitfield of Sanford; parents, Keith and Rhonda Whitfield of Apex; grandparents, Wade and Minerva Whitfield of Pittsboro; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Brad is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ann Beckwith Goodwin.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 1 p.m., Bells Baptist Church, 1274 Farrington Rd., Apex, NC. The family will receive guests immediately following the service. A private burial will be held Friday, March 2, 2018.

We would like to thank all of the family, friends and colleagues for the love and support shown to us during this most difficult time. We take comfort in knowing that Brad is with the Lord. He will be deeply missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please donate to a charity of one's choice.