Russell E. Bradby

Russell Bradby Obituary

HAMPTON - Russell E. Bradby (MSGT, U.S. Army, ret.), 93, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the home of his daughter, following a long illness.
Mr. Bradby was born on June 16, 1914, in King William County on the Pamunkey Indian Reservation to the late Jimmy and Elmira Bradby. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, and was stationed in the Pacific. On Dec. 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Clara Ferguson in Hampton, who preceded him in death in 2003.
Mr. Bradby was a member of Phoebus United Methodist Church, where he served as a deacon. He also served in an outreach ministry at Phoebus Baptist Church. After retiring from the U.S. Army at Fort Monroe, he worked U.S. Civil Service at Fort Monroe, the City of Hampton Sheriff's Department and finally retired from the Hampton Coliseum. Hobbies included hunting and fishing, watching the Boston Red Sox and commiserating with the Fox Hill Men's Hardee's Breakfast Club, until his health prevented him from participating. He will be remembered by all who knew him by his kind and gentle spirit. He laughed easily and frowned seldom.
Mr. Bradby is survived by his daughters, Patricia Marinovich of Yorktown and Linda Rubrecht of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; his granddaughters, Jane Mitchell and Sally Cestero of Yorktown, and Brittany Rubrecht of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his grandson, Shaun Rubrecht of Knoxville, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Angel Cestero Jr., Ethan Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell and Sara Cestero of Yorktown; and great great-grandchildren, Alexandria Cestero and Hunter Cestero of Yorktown. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents and beloved spouse, Mr. Bradby was preceded in death by his siblings, Juliet, Katie, Edward, Ruth, Bernice, James, Ernest, Lewis, Henry and Stuart Bradby.
Funeral services for Mr. Bradby will be held at 11 a.m. today, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 South Armistead Avenue, Hampton. The Rev. Frank Earwood will officiate. Burial will take place at Parklawn Memorial Park.
The family extends a special thank you to the precious angels who cared for our dear loved one, Barbara Williams, Barbara Clark, Janice Perry, Angela Hazelwood and Kim Eaton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Apr. 30, 2008.

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Jean Gray

May 1, 2008

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of our Uncle Russell, the last of the Bradby's of that generation, brother of my mother Bernice who he now joins in Glory along with other siblings and parents. Heaven is rejoicing in his coming and is richer for his presence. We have fond memories of his visits to our home in Philly and of his laughter! We wished we could have been present for the tribute made to such a wonderful man, and will look forward to that day when we all will be reunited. Our love and sympathy to Linda, Brittany and Shaun, Pat and other family members. He was well loved and cared for over the years.
Sincerely,
Jean and Bob Gray
N. Fort Myers, FL

mary coltrane

April 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eddie Mason

April 30, 2008

Russell was a good friend in my youth that taught me many lessons in life. When I first met (Brad) as we called him, I was a young man fresh out of the Marine Corps and working for the Hampton Sheriff's Department. Even though there was a major difference in our ages Brad and I really hit it off and became close friends. We went to many ball games together and even spent a long week end in Baltamore Camping while we watched the Fox Hill Softball team in the regionals.We had a wonderful time. Brad taught me so much in life, as far as raiseing my children, my relationship with God, and helping getting me off on the right foot in life. Brad used to say " Ed you know whats right and what is wrong. Its not hard to do what God exspects of you. I owe you a lot. For this is one young man who you had a major impact on and I have loved you through out the years . Thank you Russell Bradby. I know where you are today. May God be with your family in your passing as I know you are walking with God.

Mrs. Samuel Britt, (C.N.A.)

April 30, 2008

Dear family and friends:
I leave my deep condolences with you all. "For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me." Phillipians 4:13

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