Bradford Ray “Brad” Eilts, 71, North Manchester, formerly of Galveston, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

He was born Sept. 7, 1952.

He is survived by his sons, Bradford Ray Eilts Jr. and Benjamin (Andrea) Eilts, both of North Manchester; companion, Kay Bondarenko, Galveston; sisters, Paula Daily, Ethridge, Tenn., and Pam (Jerry) Meiring, Tucson, Ariz.; and three grandchildren.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling arrangements.