Bradley C. Fountain

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jackye Fountain; son, Steven Barber (Nicole); father, Jeffrey Fountain; sister, Stacey Fountain (Lee Roy); brother, C. Jay Fountain (Heather); aunts, Glenda McKee (Tommy) and Margaret Young; uncle, Sammy Young (Gail); nephew, Oliver Fountain; godchildren, Kandi Collins Agent, Devin Collins, Jazzmine Skye Puckett, and Cheyenne Horton; and a host of extended family, especially his cousin and best friend, David Collins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Cassandra Young Fountain; mother-in-law, La Verne Bridges; grandparents, Jean and Kenneth Smith, Juanice and Jeff D. Fountain, and Rosser L. Young, Sr.; uncles, Rosser L. Young, Jr., Jerry Young, Terry Young, and Chuck Kopf; aunt, Camelia Young.

Bradley and his wife, Jackye, were true partners in every sense. Throughout their marriage, they worked side by side across many chapters of their careers, building not only a life together but a shared legacy of dedication and creativity. They founded their own business, “Bracky’s”—a name lovingly derived from Brad and Jackye—where they created and sold dog treats, sweet-heat pepper jelly, and buffalo sauce from old family recipes using herbs grown in their garden.

Bradley was a devoted caregiver to family and to children in need, always opening his heart and home where he could. He helped several young people pursue and obtain an education, and was known for his generosity and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Bradley found great joy in working outdoors on his homeplace where he lovingly cultivated elaborate rose gardens for his wife, simply because he cherished seeing her smile. Their lawn and gardens became a haven, attracting more than 30 hummingbirds to their feeders each season. Bradley also enjoyed working with horses and dogs, finding both purpose and peace in the time he spent caring for them. His favorite superhero was Batman, he liked to fish, and he loved a good steak-as a child he requested steak on his first day of school. At the end of a long day, Bradley was content appreciating life’s simple pleasures.

Bradley shared an especially close bond with his son, Steven. The two were not only father and son, but best friends who created many treasured memories together, spending hours on the phone daily. They shared a love for music and Bradley taught his son his first notes on the saxophone.

Bradley also had a close relationship with his parents, grandparents, and siblings, and often recalled many special times spent with them.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl on Sunday, May 3rd, from 2-5pm. Bradley often shared that he felt he had lived a great life and was truly happy. In that spirit this will be an informal come and go gathering to celebrate his life, share stories, and remember the joy he brought into the world.