Mack Vinson Bradley

Mack Bradley Obituary

Mack Vinson (Mike) Bradley, 83, of Roanoke, Va., entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. A native of Crumpler, W.Va., he was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mary Bradley; his wife of 53 years, Gaynell W. Bradley: a brother, Thomas Bradley; and a sister, Alice Persinger. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy and was a member of the USS Kidd DD661 Association. Mike retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 38 years service and was later employed with the American Red Cross Hospital Services Division for several years. Mr. Bradley was a member of and served as a Deacon at Green Ridge Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Bradley, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amanda and Matthew Bradley; two sisters, Mary Richardson, of Austin, Texas, and Jane Glaze ,of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Green Ridge Baptist Church (Building Fund), 5521 Green Ridge Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral services will be held noon on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. Michael Palmer and the Rev. Jesse H. Powell will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. on Friday, October 17, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-382-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mack Bradley

12 Entries

Cara Bradleu

November 10, 2008

to mikes family, your loss is heavens gain. he will be missed terribly and his humor and sweet smile are here no longer, but to have enjoyed them is a nice memory. such a gentleman,he is visiting at this moment with his precious wife gaye, his mom and dad, and of course his baby brother tommy. what a blessed hope to know that we will be with them soon. aunt cara, (kie)

Jan Bitrick

November 10, 2008

We truly miss Mack at the Ridge

Frankie Bowles

October 18, 2008

Mike (as the family knew him) was my First Cousin. We kept in touch the last few years by EMail. About three years ago Mike and his Grandson came to Hawaii where we live. It was good to see him again after all these years. Judy (my wife) and I took him around the islands and out to dinner. That was the last time I saw him. Our Condolences go out to his family and expecially Mary and Jane. Frankie and Judy Bowles

Becky Proctor

October 17, 2008

Rick and I are saddened to hear of Mack's passing. Roanoke and the world are sadder places, but how much more fun heaven will be now that he's there! Our love and sympathy and prayers to the family and other friends.

Betty Salinas

October 17, 2008

I am blessed to remember Uncle Mike in his uniform and how spiffy he looked. How handsome he and Gay both looked at thier wedding. Most of all I remember staying with Gay while she was carrying Michael and Uncle Mike was away working. His homecomings were very special to Aunt Gay and they gave me a role model I have carried all my life. He was a dear, sweet man, so much like his Dad, my Poppy. Mother and I will both miss our phone conversations very much and I am grateful to have talked with him last week. He was so content and told me how blessed he was and what a wonderful life he had lived. We will miss you Uncle Mike but are confident that we will see you again. That is the most blessed part. That heavenly reunion will be the best because most of the best are already there.
God keep you 'til we meet again. Your loving niece,

Laura Gregg

October 17, 2008

We are sorry to hear about your loss and are praying for all of you.

Kelly Bradley Lopilato

October 16, 2008

We are so sad with the passing of Uncle Mike. I am so glad Kara and I got to visit with him during his recent trip to Cleveland. We loved Uncle Mike, he was a good man and will be missed.

Jan Bitrick

October 16, 2008

I'LL MISS Mack at the Ridge.

Vicki Weiss

October 16, 2008

I am thankful for having the Bradley family as next door neighbors for so many years and will so miss seeing Mack when helping with my mother's lawn work and visiting there. Besides his wonderful sense of humor and smile, he has always been there for our family when we needed him and for this we will always be grateful. With my deepest sympathy,

Jeff and Vickie Wright

October 16, 2008

Our deepest sympathies. Mack was a great neighbor and he will be sorely missed. He always had a smile.

grace justice

October 16, 2008

Thank you, Sir, for your sacrifice and service to America in keeping our country safe, strong, and free. God bless your family.

Cheryl Thompson

October 16, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Mack. I know he has had a grand reunion with Gay and my Dad, D.T. He was a great person and I know he will be missed.

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