CARROL OWEN BRADDOCK, 63, was welcomed
on May 22, 1962 by Carolyn (RHS-1963) and Clyde
Braddock as their first born into this world.
He passed away on Feb. 28, 2026.
Growing up Carrol was a sweet, kindhearted soul
who would give the shirt off his back and always
stood up for others. He was a beloved big brother
to his little sisters. He attended Young Elementary
School and Ranger ISD where he graduated in the
RHS Class of 1980. He had a love for the outdoors
and enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, & working
on the ranch.
Carrol married the love of his life in July of 1991.
During the past 34 years he became a loving father
to Rhonda & Ronny and the most amazing Papa to his
grandkids and Great-Grandkids. All of them being the
light of his life. Teaching them all the ways of the
outdoors and wildlife. All of them learning to hunt
and fish and taking them on some of the best camping
trips a child could ask for. He even won an award at
Head Start for fixing the best hair (Jessi's). He was
an amazing man and a hero to all his babies.
He is survived by his loving wife Sue Braddock of
Ranger, Parents Carolyn and Clyde Braddock of Ranger,
Daughter and Son-in-law Rhonda (RHS-1989) & Alton
Watson of Ranger, Sisters Carrie Braddock (RHS-1996)
& husband Matt of Ranger, Cheryl Thayer (RHS-1985)
and Bobby (RHS-1984) of Ranger, Grandchildren Jake
and Stephanie Wells, Jessica Wells and Sam, Nick
Gilbert, and Jason Hooper all of Ranger, Michaael
and Sky Gilbert, and Cali Slaughter of Eastland,
Cheyanne Gilbert of Breckenridge, Dom and Chelsea
Taylor of Cisco, and Jasmyn Donias of Ft. Worth.
23 Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Carrol was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents,
Owen and Bea Rose, Son Ronny Gilbert (RHS-1992),
Grandson Josh Wells (RHS-2006), Mother-in-law and
Father-in-law Emma and Dick Williams, Paternal
Grandparents Eddie & Lucy Braddock, several aunts,
Uncles and many Beloved friends, all of whom await
him in eternal peace.