Bradley R. Pepper, 76, of Granville Summit, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bradley Roy was born April 20, 1948, at the Ross Maternity Home in Canton, a son of the late Lynn and Martha (Morse) Pepper. At the age of 10, he was baptized by Pastor Paul Dale at Alba Creek and lived his life as a free spirit. Brad, as known by most, was raised in Leroy and attended Canton area schools. He was a graduate of the class of 1966, where he was an exceptional wrestler. Brad married his high school sweetheart, the former Faye Tillotson. Together they shared 59 years of loving marriage and raised three children. Always a hard worker, Brad was self-employed as a farmer, logger and a carpenter. He often helped at Pepper's Auctions where if there was a frying pan held up it was always requested, he recite the verse "Leftover biscuits, leftover ham, leftover gravy, in the ole frying pan. Leftover coffee, leftover tea, now I'm all alone cuz she leftover me" which was always followed by much laughter and applause.

Brad was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a baker, a talented poet and enjoyed dancing. He loved to follow his favorite teams and athletes. The Colts, N.Y. Yankees, Johnny Unitas, Mickey Mantle and Muhammed Ali.  Brads utmost joy came from spending time with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids, his horses and dog Shine. He was lovingly known to all 17 grandkids and great grandkids as "Pop Pop" who each were given nicknames by him.

Surviving Brad are his wife, Faye, children; Robert Pepper (Dawn), Jodi Pepper (Rene Matthews), Josh Pepper (Dawn), grandchildren; Ashley Leffler (Billy), Hunter Pepper, Charlin Pepper (Jordan Andrus), Madeline Pepper, Cy Pepper, Tyra Pepper-Kosakevitch, Jacob Pepper-Kosakevitch, Alisen Pepper, Rylee Clark (Jared), DaLanie Pepper, Gage Pepper and Emma Pepper, great grandchildren; Gavin, Grayson, Garret, Walker, Ella and soon to be baby Clark, siblings; Betty Benninger and Pastor Bill Pepper (Patti), mother-in-law; Charlotte Tillotson, sisters-in-law; Kay Pepper and Holly Wandell, brother and sister-in-law; Jim (Sue) Tillotson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Brad was predeceased by brother; Robert Pepper, brother and sister-in-law; Carlyle "Bud" (Linda) Pepper, brother-in-law; Con "Bing" Benninger.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Guthrie Clinic Oncology, as well as the nursing staff at 5 Main Robert Packer Hospital for their compassionate care they gave to Brad.

A private service for immediate family will be held at the convenience of the family. Pastors Bill and Tyler Pepper will officiate. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Brad's name may be directed to the Martha Grace Pepper Legacy Award, in care of NTCC Practical Nursing Program, 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA 18848. Memories of Brad and condolences to his family may be shared by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com.