Willie Raymond Bradley

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Funeral Services for Willie Raymond Bradley, 86, of Chelsea, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2006 at Chelsea Church of God with Rev. Michael Kiker and Rev.

Steven Wallace officiating. Burial followed in K-Springs Cemetery.

He entered into eternal life Saturday, June 24, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy &8220;Mama Dot&8221; Kendrick Bradley; brother, Dewey (Alma); four children, Jerry (Glenda B.), Linda (Bill) Brasher, Rodney (Glenda M.) and Denise (Steve) Wallace; six grandchildren, Todd Brasher, Michelle Bradley Landrum, Eric Bradley, Tracy Bradley Gulledge, Kim Bradley and Kendrick Wallace; and one great-grandchild, Kailyn Hill.

He is preceded in death by his parents, L.H. and Florence Roper Bradley and sister, Mae (Lavon) Moore.

A lifelong nature lover and gardener, he spent the bulk of his work years in the logging and sawmill industries. He was a member of the Chelsea Church of God and was vocal in his love and appreciation of his Lord and Savior. His sprightly wit and soulful French harp will be sorely missed by all who knew him as a beloved relative, neighbor, and friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Bradley Trust c/o Chelsea Church of God, 1801 Highway 39, Chelsea, Ala. 35043.

Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directing