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Adolphus Bradshaw Obituary
He was born May 24, 1924, in Southampton County, Va., to Mills Edwin and Bessie Whitfield Bradshaw. He graduated from Courtland High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe before marrying Nancy Smith and moving to Norge. He was a member of Olive Branch Christian Church. He graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1952, with a Bachelor's degree in government. He retired as Chief of Civilian Personnel at Ft. Monroe in 1977. He was a member of the initial Planning Commission for James City County, on which he served for 39 years. He was a member of Ruritans since 1948, accumulating 50 years of perfect attendance with the James City Ruritan Club. After retirement he began raising Christmas trees.
His greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy.
Their eldest son, Gilliam, preceded him in death. He is survived by their other children, M. Anderson Bradshaw and wife, Ann, Richard Bradshaw, Lawrence Bradshaw, Nancy Sheppard and husband, Charles, Philip Bradshaw and wife, Melanie, and Russell Bradshaw and wife, Linda.
The family will receive visitors at Nelsen Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Olive Branch Christian Church, Norge, Va.
In lieu of flowers, please remember 'AG' by giving to the living by donating to your favorite charity or to the Olive Branch Memorial Trust Fund, P.O. Box 190, Norge, VA 23127. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Adolphus Bradshaw
Wesley Broxton
November 26, 2009
I saw the picture of Mr. Bradshaw and it took me back DECADES to when I went to school with his son Gilliam Bradshaw. The resemblance is uncanny, event with the age difference. And, the resemblance doesn't end there. In reading the comments about Mr. Bradshaw from friends etc., I can again remember Gilliam and his easy-going, kind nature. I express my condolences to the family, and at the same time offer my congratulations. As a parent, I commend Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw. Im not so often struck with the feeling that people are 'all that' (to use a current phrase). But I know that son Gilliam was, and I can see that father Gilliam was. Thank you
Michelle
November 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathy. Cleve and I will keep you and your loved ones in our prayers. AG was one of a kind and surely will be missed.
Susan Branch Smith
November 22, 2009
I am so grateful that it was Uncle A.G. who was holding my father's hand when he died in 1993. Uncle A.G. sat with Daddy for days, just holding his hand. That was the kind of friend and relative A.G. Bradshaw was. He always wanted people in his life to know they were loved, and nothing was more important to him than his family.
November 22, 2009
To the Bradshaw family, May you find comfort in each other and in the memories of life with "Pa".
Toni Nelson/Jack Patterson(friends of Russell's in New Hampshire)
Lee, Bob & Ellie Coker/ Hasbrouck
November 22, 2009
We have a photo album filled with pictures of our Christmas tree tradition: picking out our tree at Mr Bradshaw's in late October/ November then taking it home to decorate after Thanksgiving. I still remember my precious dog Belle trotting around the field, and last year Ellie and her cousins treking through the turnips and the trees then picking and eating pecans with Mrs Bradshaw.
I am glad I finally mailed our pictures of last year's tree to Mr Bradshaw. It was huge and beautiful! He was wonderful to us. I had hoped to see him again this year. We will miss him.
November 22, 2009
Dear Bradshaw Family--Mr. Bradshaw was a friend an a good man--I will miss him--I always enjoyed talking with him--He always spoke well of everyone and we talked about growing trees and gardening and his family--The community has lost a good person--Bill Apperson
Luke and Gloria Coker
November 22, 2009
To the family of Mr. Bradshaw
The Coker family has only known Mr. Bradshaw as the Christmas tree man. We saw him twice a year- to pickthe tree and then cut it. We have been coming to Norge to select our trees for years and he watched our grandchildren grow. They looked forward to sitting on his tractor and playing in the field. We are three families with 3 grandchildren and he was always so kind to us and our family tradition. He started our Christmas season and provided us with fond memories . We will miss him.
Angie Allen-Sternberg
November 22, 2009
Dear Andy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a great man and will be missed by everyone. I will keep you all in my prayers and may you find comfort in the many memories you have of the good times spent with AG.
Iva Richardson
November 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 22, 2009
Dear Nancy and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep yopu in my prayers and thoughts.
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