Brad passed away at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester,VA on October 14, 2016.  He was born on October 30, 1961 to Robert and Joyce Onken in Havana.

Surviving are his mother, two children; Brandi Onken (Travis Bennet), Gloucester, VA; Niki (Mike) Reba of Ver Beach, FLA; step-daughter Krystle Harp (Bobby Stvenson), grandson Arimus Stevenson of Gloucester, VA; brother Robert (Barb) Onken Jr., Eureka, MO and sister Gail Ann Bonham (Wilson Mejias), Black Mountain, NC.  Brad was preceded in death by his father.

Brad served in the U.S. Navy from 1979-1983 and was honorably discharged.