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Carl Bradsher Obituary

Carl R. Bradsher NORFOLK - Carl R. "BB" Bradsher, 54, died Nov. 8, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident in Buckingham County. He was born June 24, 1954, in Norfolk to the late Harold Pershing Bradsher and Ruth Cleo Bradsher and was also predeceased by a brother, H. Wayne Bradsher. He graduated from Lake Taylor High School in 1972 and from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1977. He was raised Baptist and attended Bayview Baptist Church. After school, he worked for Fancy Foods of Virginia, was a cook in several restaurants and was a news carrier for The Virginian-Pilot at the time of his death. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his brother, Paul D. Bradsher; two cousins, Douglas E. Whitlow of Varina, Va., and Phyllis Harmon of Grosse Point, Mich.; and numerous friends. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, (757) 255-7217. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2009.

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Al Powers

September 14, 2020

I'm glad this rememberence came across my email. BB still crosses my mind every now and again - maybe it's the times he's looking down on his friends, not shaking his head in disbelief but saying you guys did allright and looking forward to seeing his friends again down the road. Peace BB.

Albert Powers

September 25, 2009

With deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with BB's family. A friend from way back (I too was a 72 Lake Taylor High graduate), BB and I continued to keep in touch over the years. BB was a great person; huge heart and just a friend to all he met.

September 22, 2009

Praying peace for each of you...I went to Lake Taylor with Carl. Debbie Durand

BeckiSue Turco Campbell

September 21, 2009

Our regards to the Bradsher family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

BeckiSue Turco Campbell
Lake Taylor Class of 1972

Andy Rhodes

September 20, 2009

Hi,Paul I hope you and family are doing well in this difficult time.Time has realy gone by fast since the old days on Poplar Drive.My sister Debbie(Rhodes) Mitchum called me to let me know about Carl. I still work at Longwood University in Farmville,Va.

Take Care Andy Rhodes

Lake Taylor Class of 69

September 20, 2009

You are in our prayers.

stevn brown

September 19, 2009

Carl was a year behind me at Lake Taylor. New him best at the beach just kicking around, late sixties early seventies. He was a great guy.My regards to the family at a difficult time.

Jeffrey Lefcoe

September 19, 2009

I live in Durham now and have not seen the Bradshers in quite a while but remember Carl as a really nice, easy-going guy.My regards and best wishes to Paul and the rest of the family at this difficult time.

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