Brad attended The Ohio State University where he obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1970. He began his career as an architect in New York City for PPG. One of his proudest accomplishments in that role was his involvement in the design of an extension of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. He later went on to be a construction project manager in Charlotte NC, Columbia SC, and Greensboro NC. He used his architectural and construction skills to design and build five houses over the years for his family, including two houses in Greensboro and Jamestown where he resided for the past 30 years.
He also enjoyed watching football, basketball and golf. Most weekends would be found in his office watching the Buckeyes, Packers, or Tar Heels, or grilling bratwurst on the back patio. He had a remarkable wit and ability to make friends with everyone he met and took great joy in helping and supporting his family and friends. As all his friends would attest to, he was a proud father and “Papa” to his two daughters and three grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Stein Heinzen of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Heinzen York and husband Darren of Marietta, GA, and Erin Heinzen Cox and husband Bryan of Montebello, NY; one sister, Candy Heinzen Batten and husband Len of Australia; one brother, Dewayne Heinzen and wife Terri of Russellville, AR; three grandchildren, Andrew Cox, Alder York and Lauren Cox; eight nephews and three nieces.
There will be a Gathering of Friends and Family from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Mary Perry Ragsdale Family YMCA 900 Bonner Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282 or the National Kidney Foundation (https://www.kidney.org).
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