Obituary for Bradley "Brad" Merrill Berg
Bradley "Brad" Merrill Berg, 67, of Sparta, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brad was born August 15, 1954 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Delmar Berg and the late Shirley (Hamelmann) Berg.
Brad's brother in Christ Tom Bailey summed up his life well with his words"Genesis 32 tells of the time when Jacob wrestled with God through the night. In the morning, Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” That reminds me of Brad. Brad took hold of God with a grip of faith. Through the wrestling of life, Brad never let go. God has blessed Brad. So, “who is this Brad guy? He’s a faithful man of God. He heard God’s call and answered. He’s a visionary who dreamed of a Christian service camp and built it from the ground up. He blessed Central Christian Church as he stepped out as a missionary and is loved by that body. He’s a church planter. He’s a mentor. He’s a husband, dad, and grandfather. Brad is my friend and brother in Christ. It is a privilege and honor to have walked with and served beside him."
Brad is survived by, Wife of 47 years, Linda Kelley Berg; 6 Children, Kynda and Scott Nelson, Kelly and Jesse Crawford, Kasey and Jeremy Watts, Kandis Moss, Kami and Ryan Beavers, and Kaden and Kerry Berg; 27 Grandchildren, Jericho, Canaan, Micah, and Cambria Nelson, LanaeLee, Isaiah, Kaiya, Sadie, Leah, Tessa, and Elsie Crawford, Jacob, Jared, Adela, Amelia, and Alinda Garcia, and Ava Watts, Bralin, Kenson, Hudson, Averly, and Declan Moss, Mayleigh and Gideon Beavers, Kenzie, Kallie, and Kendall Berg; Brother, Kevin and Sara Berg; 3 Sisters, Anita and Dan Algood, Ann and Mark Kowalczyk, and Annette and Mike Knisley; Father and Mother In Law, Willard and Janice Kelley; Sister-In-Law, Laura and David Griner; Brother-In-Law, Kent Wolfe (Jill Kennay); A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, Brad was preceded in death by, 2 Brothers, John and Victor Berg; Sister-in-law, Lisa Wolfe; Son-in-law, Kenny Moss.
Funeral Service for Bradley Merrill Berg will be held, Monday, May 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Collegeside Church of Christ with Bro. Todd Tate officiating. Private Interment will be held at the Cherry Creek Church of Christ Cemetery in Sparta, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Collegeside Church of Christ, 252 East 9th Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Happy Haven Children's Home or Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, P.O. Box 273, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Brad was born August 15, 1954 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Delmar Berg and the late Shirley (Hamelmann) Berg.
Brad's brother in Christ Tom Bailey summed up his life well with his words"Genesis 32 tells of the time when Jacob wrestled with God through the night. In the morning, Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” That reminds me of Brad. Brad took hold of God with a grip of faith. Through the wrestling of life, Brad never let go. God has blessed Brad. So, “who is this Brad guy? He’s a faithful man of God. He heard God’s call and answered. He’s a visionary who dreamed of a Christian service camp and built it from the ground up. He blessed Central Christian Church as he stepped out as a missionary and is loved by that body. He’s a church planter. He’s a mentor. He’s a husband, dad, and grandfather. Brad is my friend and brother in Christ. It is a privilege and honor to have walked with and served beside him."
Brad is survived by, Wife of 47 years, Linda Kelley Berg; 6 Children, Kynda and Scott Nelson, Kelly and Jesse Crawford, Kasey and Jeremy Watts, Kandis Moss, Kami and Ryan Beavers, and Kaden and Kerry Berg; 27 Grandchildren, Jericho, Canaan, Micah, and Cambria Nelson, LanaeLee, Isaiah, Kaiya, Sadie, Leah, Tessa, and Elsie Crawford, Jacob, Jared, Adela, Amelia, and Alinda Garcia, and Ava Watts, Bralin, Kenson, Hudson, Averly, and Declan Moss, Mayleigh and Gideon Beavers, Kenzie, Kallie, and Kendall Berg; Brother, Kevin and Sara Berg; 3 Sisters, Anita and Dan Algood, Ann and Mark Kowalczyk, and Annette and Mike Knisley; Father and Mother In Law, Willard and Janice Kelley; Sister-In-Law, Laura and David Griner; Brother-In-Law, Kent Wolfe (Jill Kennay); A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, Brad was preceded in death by, 2 Brothers, John and Victor Berg; Sister-in-law, Lisa Wolfe; Son-in-law, Kenny Moss.
Funeral Service for Bradley Merrill Berg will be held, Monday, May 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Collegeside Church of Christ with Bro. Todd Tate officiating. Private Interment will be held at the Cherry Creek Church of Christ Cemetery in Sparta, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Collegeside Church of Christ, 252 East 9th Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Happy Haven Children's Home or Rio Bravo Christian Ministries, P.O. Box 273, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.