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Gerald Bradley Vaught, 80, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away on Sunday March the 8th at the Belpre Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Belpre, Ohio.
He was born in Wood County WV on March 17, 1945, and was a former resident of Charleston, WV. Brad was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 64. Shortly after graduation Brad joined the navy and was an enlisted member of Attack Squadron 34 aboard the USS Intrepid. He spent about one year in Vietnam and worked on the flight deck as a plane captain taking care of squadron aircraft. In addition to the various medals and ribbons he was awarded for his service in Vietnam he was also awarded The Navy Achievement medal for meritorious achievement during combat operations in Vietnam by the secretary of the navy.
After serving 3 years in the navy, Brad was hired by General Motors in Martinsburg WV working in their new warehouse. He worked as a fork lift operator for almost 20 years when he was retired as result of a stroke he had when he was 43. Because of his disability arrangements were made for him to live beside his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Brenda Vaught. He was cared for by them for approximately 30 years until he went to an assisted living facility in Parkersburg,
Brad was preceded in death by his mother and father, Gerald and Mary Vaught of Charleston WV.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Brenda Vaught of Mineral Wells and nephew Ronald William also of Mineral Wells. He is also survived by his great niece and nephew, Hanna Rose Vaught and Heath Glen Vaught also of Mineral Wells. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Belpre Landing for the care they provided to Brad during the past several months
There will be no visitation or service at this time. The Leavitt funeral home will be in charge of arrangements and Brad will be laid to rest beside his mother and father at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Elizabeth WV.
Online condolences may be left at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.