Brad A. Newcomb, 65, of Kearney, NE, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Brad's wish was to be cremated. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Marty Egging will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel's Facebook page. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. For the safety of all facemasks are encouraged at the visitation and memorial service. You are welcome to sign Brad's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Brad was born January 20, 1956, in Des Moines, IA. He was the son of Cris and Rae (Imes) Newcomb. Brad graduated from Grand Island Sr. High School in 1974, continuing his education at UNL. In March of 1977 Brad began his internship working with Nebraska Game & Parks. He completed his Bachelor Degree in Biology in 1979, accepting a permanent position with the state. He made his home in Lincoln and later Kearney, working 44 years for Nebraska Game & Parks. At the time of his death, he was the Southwest District Fisheries Division Manager. Brad loved the out-of-doors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and skilled at cooking his catch. He enjoyed family outings and loved frying his delicious walleye for family and friends. He also was a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. He will be missed by his son, William Newcomb of Omaha, NE Daughter, Blake Newcomb of Kearney, NE Grandchildren, Isabelle Cabrales, J.R. Cabrales, Alex Cabrales, and Noah Brisbon Mother and Stepfather, Rae and Maurice Horak of Grand Island, NE Sister, Brenda Bellamy of Omaha, NE Special friend, Carol Lilly of Grand Island, NE Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents and an infant brother. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Friday, April 30, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

For the safety of all face masks are encouraged.

Celebration of Life Gathering Curran Funeral Chapel Saturday, May 1, 2021 10:00 AM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

For the safety of all face masks are encouraged.