Bradley Carver II

May 30, 1971 ~ October 8, 2024
Brad entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 8, 2024 at the age of 53. Also waiting were so many love ones that have gone on before him that loved Brad unconditionally.
Brad was born on May 30, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas to Bradley and Debra Kinzel Carver.
At a very young age, Brad moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, with his family where he learned to fish and swim. At age nine Brad called Victoria, Texas home until he graduated from Victoria High School in 1989. Brad could be a rolling stone at times, causing him to work many types of jobs, but his love and passion was for cooking and feeding people even when he didn’t know them. From a very young age Brad had a love for sports, especially football, baseball and later basketball; Learning to play disc golf Brad met so many lifelong friends.
Brad was extremely smart and was hard to beat at Trivia. Brad never met a stranger and was always willing to help someone in need. He was very tender hearted, compassionate, and what a sense of humor Brad had. His infectious laugh was very contagious. Brad’s last 15 years was spent in his hometown of San Antonio, where he cooked for several restaurants. Mostly seeing him busy in the Kitchen of Two Bros, BBQ Market, and Memo’s.
Brad started his own catering business in 2013, Fred’s Food on the Fly. Brad was greatly loved by his family and many friends. His beautiful smile will be forever missed. Brad shall live forever in our hearts.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Billie Carver and Julius and Virginia Kinzel; Uncles, Wayne Kinzel, Lee Kinzel, Mark Kinzel; and Aunt, Cyndi Carver Stringfellow, all of San Antonio, Texas. Brad is survived by his parents, Bradley Carver (Margaret) of Victoria, Texas and Debra Crawford (Tommy) of New Boston, Texas; sister, Ginger Carver of Victoria, Texas; Brother, Derek Carver (Caitlin) of Victoria, Texas; two nieces, Brinklee Glawson and Shealyn Carver; Twin Nephews, Shane and Shawn Carver; and Aunt, Lona Carver Batten of San Antonio, Texas. Numerous cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made in Brad’s Memory to Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio Pearl District.
Memorial Services Celebrating the Life of Brad Carver
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas
Followed by Gathering
Froggies Pub
2902 N. Navarro Street, Victoria, Texas
Celebration of Life continues for Brad
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Two Bros BBQ Market
12656 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas
Services
Celebration of Life: Friday, November 8, 2024 1:00 pm
Celebration of Life: Saturday, November 9, 2024 2:00 pm
Two Bros BBQ Market
12656 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX 78216
RIP Brad. Always a cool dude out in the course, and a pretty dang good cook. This hurts
Always gave me a smile !!! Gonna miss you and your cooking my friend!
Pretty Good at cooking and inspiration to others
Oh, what a bummer! Brad Carver was funny, generous and a solid food fixer! I couldn’t ever walk by without him hitting me with a fresh jalapeño popper…and I walked by OFTEN! Tell Anthony Bourdain hello😢😇
Brad was a cool dude! Always smiling and good vibes. He’ll be missed.
Charming, and a great cook… Brad I watched the wind blow last week when it seemed like the last of you had left this Earth, but you will never be forgotten nor will you be lost because I saw your release to the heavens. Bless you for all your strengths and Any hard times are over for you. You are flying happy in the wind of eternal life. This is not goodbye it’s only a moment in this time of Earth we will meet in the happy life of the souls heavens.
I just heard the news today, and I’m so sad to not have got a chance to say goodbye. I was a young lady who met Brad at good old CoCo Beach! We became fast friends, and spent about 10 years in each others lives. Like many have mentioned a lot of food, but also a lot of baseball. Brad was someone you could always call for help, and I was always hoping his food dreams would come true. He had such a good heart, I’m so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye. Oh Brad, I’m so sorry. ❤️
On an another note if his family sees this – I’m that random gal that spent Christmas 2019 with yall and played corn hole. Brad was so loved. ❤️
My prayers and condolences
May he rest in peace.
Alice and Dora were sisters. I miss Grandma Alice and Aunt Dora. I wish I knew aunt Dora’s family better than I do. The love these two ladies had for all of us kids and grandkids was great. and I know aunt Dora gladly welcomed Bradly with open arms.
God has called one of His beautiful creations home. Brad’s soul is at peace. Prayers for peace and patience for the family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I never met Brad, if we had, I feel like he would have been a great friend! May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort !
Debra you Tommy and Ginger are in my prayers of peace and comfort in the coming months and special holidays.
Love you both and am sorry for this loss.
I know how much you loved your son.
Hold tight the memories. ❤️
My heart goes out to each of you during this difficult time. I never had the blessing of meeting Brad, but the stories and life of Brad are stories I’ll remember for a lifetime. I love that he and I had the commonality of cooking and serving people. That is something that you do from your heart. When you have the passion to make others happy with the art of food and service, that shows a true, kind heart. I know that he’s serving with the best and I will be so proud to meet him one day.
Debra, thank you for always sharing your wonderful family.
Sending all my love to you!
A friend of the family for almost 70 years. May God be with you.
My deepest sympathy. Debbie, you and I have been friends since we were eight. I can’t imagine the pain you must feel over the loss of Brad. My prayer is that God will give you peace and comfort on this tremendous loss.
Brad’s mother Debra loved her son so very much. She has told me about his love of cooking for others and how he would send pictures of kittens to her. He must have inherited the same tenderness and caring of others that she has. I’m so sorry Debra! Your son must have been your hero in many ways.
Rest easy brother!