Brad Medina

This is a Facebook message Brad sent to his friends a few days before he passed away. "I appreciate all the prayers and support I have received over my illness. No one knows when the Lord will call them home. I long to be with my Lord now. I regret not getting out and witnessing with the time I had been given. I just want to give my love to all my friends and family. I thank God for His many and innumerable blessings in my life. I wish that I had not been so stubborn and blind most of my life because when I look back, I have been truly blessed. I urge everyone to stop living for self and live for the Lord. I had never known true happiness or contentment until I let go of all the useless things I once held so dear. I ask for and thank you for your prayers. All my love be with you." Brad Medina, age 41, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Fairfax, VA on November 14, 1972 to Joe and Wahnita Medina. Brad was a devout Christian whose passion was reading and studying the Bible. He enjoyed music and played the tuba in his high school band. He also enjoyed playing video games with his friends. He was a member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church. Brad is survived by his loving parents, Joe and Wahnita Medina, two sisters, Sheri Frier and husband Bobby, and Tonya Rubiano and husband Marc, three nieces, Emily Frier, Hailey Rubiano, and Danielle Rubiano, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014 from the Harmon Chapel Christian Church with Pastor Howard Taylor officiating. Special music will be provided by Ms. Nancy Davis. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Shady Valley Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Josh Honaker, Dennis Honaker, Brian Hutchinson, Shannon Farley, Mike Averill, David Bishop, Travis Long, Kevin Long and John Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Frier, Selmer Garland, and Marc Rubiano. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of Joe and Wahnita Medina, 1580 Hwy. 133, Shady Valley, TN 37688. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at mountaincityfh.com. The family of Brad Medina has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37383.