Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services
828-669-2977
208 W State Street
Black Mountain NC 28711
Mountain View Memorial Park
828-669-2977
392 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711

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In Memory of
Roy "Brad" Bradford
Franklin
1948 - 2018
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Harwood Home for Funerals & Cremation Services
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
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Walt and Barbara Claxton
"We were so sorry to hear about Brads passing! I happened to see the Harwood vehi"
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Jim Coman
"Capt. Brad, Owen Basketball '65–'66, was a leader and a great guy. He will be "
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Karen and Zackery "Zack" Gash
"Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Franklin family during your t"
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Carol Trainor
"Brad, your kindness will be remembered by all!"
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Brad Franklin
"Rest In Peace, Dad!"
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Brandi Schuh
"Mr. Brad was a great man. He always had a kind word. He will forever be remember"
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Tracy Dotson
"Such a wonderful man."
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Cynthia Copeland Snyder
"Kathy, I am so sorry. Sending Blessings for Comfort, Peace and Love. Cynthia"
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Norma Kasey
"Praying for you all during this difficult time."
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Renee Hooper
"Brad was such a sweet humble man. I enjoyed having the pleasure of working with "
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Stacia Braun
"Brad's friendly, easy-going way will be missed by so many. He was a treasure to"
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Daniel & Sarah Bryant
"It been a pleasure working with Brad for the last ten years. He will be missed."
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Ken Smith
"You will be missed very much. You were like family to me and a lot of other folk"
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Jennifer Newman
"Brad will be greatly missed. He was a kind hearted man that made me smile everyd"
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Debbie Doran
"He was a great person to work with!!"
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Don Ivey
"Rest in Peace, Brad "
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The Oates Family and Sherrill Family
"Brad was a huge part of our lives as well as MWW. He was a kind person to all. W"
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Tips on Writing a Message of Condolence

You may not know exactly what you want to say in your Book of Memories™ condolence message. In fact, this may be the first time you've ever been faced with sharing your feelings or offering comforting words to someone who is grieving a loss. Whether it's the first time, or the fifth, we're here to offer some assistance. We've compiled some tips, and brought together a list of expressive words you can use in your condolences.

Tip #1: Be sincere. It's important to mean what you say, on the deepest emotional level. Yes, we know, "saying what you mean" can be harder - that's why we're here.

Tip #2: Keep it simple. You don't need to say much more than "I'm sorry for you loss," yet it's always wonderful to share a personal memory of their loved one, if you have one.

Tip #3: Don't tell them you know how they feel. Because you can't really know; even if you've endured the loss of a loved one in the past - your grief was yours, and this is theirs.

Tip #4: Share how you felt when you heard the news. Perhaps you were shocked, disbelieving, or deeply saddened. Let them know how the passing affected you personally.

Tip #5: Share Remind them that you will always hold the memory of their loved one close to you. It will be a comfort to them to know that their loved one will be remembered.

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases:

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.
  • With deepest sympathy for your loss.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day.
  • Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love.
  • With heartfelt condolences.
  • Wishing you comfort at this sorrowful time.
  • Sharing in your sorrow, thinking of you and wishing I could be there
  • to hold your hand.
  • May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
  • Hold tight to memories for comfort.
  • Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
  • As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Peace, prayers and blessings.
  • Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
  • You are in our prayers.
  • May your memories give you strength.
  • Remember that we love and care about you.
  • May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

After writing and posting a message of condolence to the family, you may also wish to make a memorial donation as a tribute to their loved one, or send flowers to the family home or memorial service. However you choose to express your concern and pay tribute, please know this: it will be deeply appreciated.

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