Brad graduated from St. Charles West High School where he was an All State athlete in wrestling, football, and track. Brad attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro as a Graphic Arts student before moving to Orlando, Florida pursuing a career in air freight, where he became a successful entrepreneur and small business owner for over 30 years. Brad was an avid BBQ cook and Harley Davidson enthusiast, and enjoyed any activity that involved engaging with others; Brad was well known and will be remembered for his faith, service to others, and outgoing personality.
Brad is survived by his wife Lisa and two children – Kevin and Diana of Orlando, Florida; Father William Portman of Oviedo, Florida; Brother Bryan and partner Tommy O'Connell of Chicago, Illinois; Brother Barry and sister-in-law Cindy of Midland, Texas, and four nieces and nephews; Morgan, Stephanie, Cole, and Lance. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Betty Turpin-Portman of Oviedo, Florida, and Grandparents Jacob & Bertha Portman of Belleville, Illinois; and Clarence “Boss” & Alice Dee Turpin of Earle, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, Brad wishes that donations be made in his memory to the Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (www.goodwillcfl.org). Services: Brad chose to be cremated and his ashes will be interred with his mother Betty in a graveside service at Woodlawn Memorial Park (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd, Gotha, FL) on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
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