Brad Duane Whittle

Brad Duane Whittle was born in Pampa, Texas on November 16th, 1970 to parents Larry and Helen Whittle, alongside his twin brother Chad. Brad passed away on June 27th, 2024. As a child, Brad's family moved multiple times for his father's work before finally settling in Yukon, Oklahoma in 1980. Brad attended Yukon High School, where he graduated in 1989. Upon graduation Brad worked for his father Larry's company, Whittle and Neher where he worked until 2020.

Brad had many passions, one of which was music. Brad was well known in the Oklahoma City music scene for his time as lead guitarist for the band Uglystick, who released two demos sold at shows that are still sought after by music fans, as well as a self titled album released on Pavement Music in 1995. During his time in Uglystick, Brad played shows alongside well known acts such as King's X, White Zombie, The Rollins Band, Clutch, Marilyn Manson, Tool and many others. Brad's love for music was not only related to performing. His taste was incredibly expansive ranging from the noise rock of The Birthday Party to the traditional country of Willie Nelson and his much loved Waylon Jennings. Brad often supported small touring bands by both cooking barbecue that helped provide them with a free meal, and by often providing a place to stay after their performances. Brad was referred to as “an inspiration, so kind, and a rock of a friend” by Jason Groth of Magnolia Electric Company, a favorite band of Brad's who stayed with him many times while touring.

Brad's other interests included literature, having an extensive book collection of off beat authors, contemporary art, gig posters, film, and photography at which he excelled. Several of Brad's photographs will be displayed at his service. He also loved feeding his family and friends his much revered barbecue. His final wish was to be able to cook his mother one last meal.

Brad was preceded in death by his father Larry Whittle. He is survived by his mother Helen, his sister Deanna, his twin brother Chad, his niece Daylan Whittle-Collinsworth, her husband Cade Collinsworth and by innumerable friends.

Brad will be remembered by his family and friends for his generosity, his sense of humor, his big heart, as well as his trademark black t-shirt and custom “railroad boots.” Brad's influence will long be remembered by those whose lives he touched, and his passing leaves a hole in the hearts of all those who knew him.

Services will be held at 10:30am on July 6th, 2024 at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held July 5th, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, https://my.oklahomacontemporary.org/donate/i/memorialgift