CRADY, Carl L., 86, of Tampa passed away surrounded by family April 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Irene Crady; brother Lowell (Tony) Crady and son Michael Branham. Survivors include his childhood sweetheart and wife of 68 years, Alice; children, David Branham, Cheryl Wilmers, Terry Lynn Crady, Carla Frazier; brother, William Crady; sister, Gail Adkins; grandchildren, Ronnie, Donnie, Dawn, Lysi, Stevie, Betty Ann, Melissa, Elisabeth, Mary, Michael, Angie, Elliot and many great grandchildren. Carl was a member of the Indianapolis National Guard, Carpenters Union, Gulf Coast Timekeepers, National Assoc. of Watch & Clock Collectors. He was a self-employed general contractor prior to retiring from the City of Tampa. He will be sorely missed by his family & friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I thank you for the music and your stories of the road.
I thank you for the freedom when it came my time to go.
I thank you for the kindness and the times when you got tough.
And Papa, I don't think I said "I love you" near enough.
Dan Fogelberg
