Brad Lee Warner

After a long and hard fought two and a half year battle with prostate cancer, Brad sadly passed with his loving family by his side on January 11, 2026.

Born to Cliff & Brenda Warner on January 17th, 1970, in addition to his parents, Brad is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Diana, whom he married on July 22, 1994. Daughter and son-in-law Daniel and Shaeley Swick, and his 10 month old grandson who absolutely stole Brads heart (and his middle name) Weston Bradlee Swick.

Brothers Bret (Stephanie), Bryon (Jenny), and sister Bethany. Nephews Kyle, Austin (Bria), Caleb, and Kaden. Mother-in-law Carol Swick. Along with two of Brads life-long closest friends— Tim Wells, and Dean Ogle.

He was proceeded in death by father-in-law Jack Swick, and nephew Garet Warner.

Brad was the most selfless & caring person — helping anyone in need in any way he possibly could as he knew no stranger.

Growing up farming, he learned the life skills of hard work and dedication to every task. Brad was the true definition of a hard worker- he wouldn't stop until the work was done, and the work was done right. He was also so incredibly knowledgeable about everything — if he couldn't fix it, no one could.

Brad showed passion in every part of his life-through his work as a lineman for The Energy Cooperative of 32 years, working on Chevy trucks & old tractors (and mud trucks back in the day) and through his true joy in life — farming corn, soybeans, hay and Simmental cattle. Above all, Brad was a family man who loved his family beyond words and poured his heart and soul into creating a great and beautiful life for them.

The lifelong legacy that Brad has created will continue on through Diana, Shaeley, Daniel, and Weston — who, while growing up without his papaw, will grow up knowing the legacy his papaw worked so hard to create for his family and learn those same lessons of hard work and dedication his papaw had to his family and friends.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date, to be held at the family farm that Brad grew up on.

"Your legacy lives on, along with your love of the land, and we will close the gate"

Many thanks to Hospice of Central Ohio and all of the nurses and doctors at OSU The James for their support and care for Brad.