Bradley Wyatt Perry

Bradley Wyatt Perry, born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on August 22, 1975, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, courage, and wholehearted love. He was the son of the late James David Perry and Deborah Jane (Cooke) Whatley, and the beloved stepson of Stephen Whatley.

Brad’s life was defined by devotion—to his family, his friends, his community, and above all, to his wife, Tina, who was his heart’s companion and best friend. From the moment they met in 1998, Brad made it his mission to keep Tina smiling. He chased her with a twinkle in his eye and never stopped loving her with the kind of fierce, joyful loyalty that defined his entire life.

Brad is survived by his loving wife, Tina Perry, and their two sons, Alex and Tate (Vale), who inherited both his stubborn wit and his boundless heart. He is also survived by his mother, Deborah Whatley, and his stepfather, Stephen Whatley; his sister, Melissa Perry; his sister, Tammi Schenk, and her husband, Fred; his brother, David Perry, and his wife, Pat; his sister, Terri Doucet, and her husband, Jack; and his brother, Michael Whatley, and his wife, Wendy.

He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends who were lucky enough to be pulled into his orbit.

Brad had a remarkable ability to bring energy into every room he entered. Whether he was cracking a well-timed joke, planning a last-minute adventure, or rallying his crew for a motorcycle ride, he lived with intensity and intention. His idea of a good time included scuba diving, cross-country road trips, cycling, fishing with his sons, or simply swapping stories with friends. He packed more life into his years than most ever dare.

Service ran through Brad’s veins. He proudly volunteered with the League City Fire Department, always ready to show up when someone needed a hand—or a laugh. In his professional life, he climbed the ranks of the power grid industry not just through skill, but through relationships. Brad believed solving problems started with listening, showing up, and doing what was right. It wasn’t about sales—it was about people.

To Alex and Tate (Vale), Brad was both the family “enforcer” and their favorite co-conspirator in life’s messier moments. He could lecture with a straight face one minute and pull a prank the next. He encouraged them to figure it out themselves (after Googling it, of course), and was always nearby, ready to help when they needed him most.

Brad’s spirit will be carried forward by those who knew and loved him. He believed life was meant to be lived—loudly, fully, and without regret. He told us not to wait. He told us to dive in. He reminded us that life is too short to sit still.

And so we will carry him forward—in every adventure, every laugh, every moment we choose joy over fear. Because that’s what Brad would have done.

He will be profoundly missed. He will never be forgotten.