Birth date: Apr 5, 1962 Death date: Apr 30, 2025
Bradley S. Bessant, 63, of Seffner, Florida, passed away in Brandon, FL on April 30th, 2025. Born in Plant City on April 5, 1962, Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Marian Jane Dugger Bessant and Leonard Stephen Bessant; h Read Obituary
Brad was funny and smart an unbeatable combination. I’ll never forget him or his Steve Martin “I’m a wild and crazy guy!”
Brad and I would have been married 33 years on May 23rd. He was my best friend, my husband, my life partner and the love of my life. His smile would always light up my heart and he could make me laugh in the toughest of times. His great big hugs would melt away all my worries and take away my tears.
Through all our years with the good and hard times, we had God's love and guiding hand, each other and the support of our families. Brad had an amazing moral compass and would always say just do what is right and all will be fine.
One of my favorite memories was when we were in Ireland and were having to cross a very narrow wood and rope bridge over a large ravine below. The bridge was old and the wood boards were spaced a bit apart from each other. I have a fear of heights and was scared. I gingerly stepped onto the bridge and had gone a few steps when the entire bridge began to sway violently and I yelled back to Brad "What happened?" He said, "If you fall, I don't want you to go alone into the ravine, so I am here with you. Now hurry up and get across!" He made me laugh so hard, the fear disappeared momentarily and the bridge was crossed.
Brad really was a kind, gentle and sensitive soul who loved his family and friends very much. He would tell me how proud he was of me, his brother and his friends many accomplishments.
Brad was the first person I met when I moved from Ohio to Plant City in 1979, and he was my first friend here. Since Brad was everyone’s friend he introduced me to everyone, and he became my best friend. Over time after college we went our separate ways but reconnected in his Optometry office, and it was like nothing had changed. He was a great listener and was genuinely concerned and interested in my life and Sherri’s and the kids. I am so sorry for your loss, Mary and Leslie.
Dr. B was a colleague and a friend. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help. Always had a good word to say or a word or encouragement to me and to his patients.
We worked together for many years. He is certainly missed by our clients and by PRN Eye Associates.
Betty Lue Gordon
Brad, what can I say? Gone to soon my brother, my friend! You made me smile and laugh whenever I was with you. You treated me like family. Life would send us in different directions, yet when we would reunite it was like we were never apart. Your Dad used to jokingly ask me random questions and if I was unable to answer to his satisfaction he would say “it’s been a waste of time talking to ya David”, LOL! Well, it was never a waste of time talking to you Brad. I miss it already. Rest in peace brother, Love ya my friend ❣️
I am so heart broken, may you rest in peace and fly high. Hugs and Prayers for your family and friends.
Dr. Bessant was always a delight to work with. He knew how to brighten your day with a well timed joke and a warm smile. His kindness was inspiring as it was easily noticeable and greatly appreciated by his patients and his coworkers.
We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family.
-Nick and Zalina from Visionworks.
