CWO2 Bradley Justin Gaudet

Chief Warrant Officer 2, Bradley Justin Gaudet Gladewater " Chief Warrant Officer 2, Bradley Justin Gaudet, was serving God and country in war-torn Afghanistan when God called him into eternal rest on Sunday, June 5, 2011. CWO2 Gaudet was flying the Army"s Kiowa Warrior Scout helicopter responding to a combat operation. CWO2 Gaudet is survived by his wife, Ginny Gaudt of Liverpool,NY, and their one month old daughter, Addyson, "Papa"s nugget." He is also survived by his firstborn daughter, Tealie "Tealie-Bealie" Gaudet, age 10 of Gladewater, TX. His parents are Scott and Rhonda Owens of Gladewater and Ronnie Gaudet of Gulfport, MS. His brother is Daniel Gaudet of Scottsdale, AZ, and his sister, Trish Todd of Big Sandy, TX. CWO2 Gaudet"s step-siblings are Kristy Owens of Austin; Christopher Owens, Army Recruiter of Terre Haute, IN; Anne Owens Harris of Tyler; and Clay Owens of Kilgore, TX. Beloved and proud grandparents are Billy and Shirley Stephens of Lufkin, TX and aunt, Ginger McCasland. Uncle Brad also has nieces and nephews to carry the legacy he leaves behind for them. CWO2 Gaudet is a son, brother, grandson, daddy, husband and loyal friend to many he met growing up and around the world. That enthusiastic smile and the ready words of encouragement are in the hearts of all you touched. Services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 11 A.M. at the Gladewater First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.