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James Aubrey Bradley

1936 - 2008

BORN

1936

DIED

2008

James Bradley Obituary

James Aubrey (Jim) Bradley, 71, of Vinton, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Bedford County on December 11, 1936, the son of the late George Washington and Nora Ellis Bradley. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin A. (Jack) Bradley and George Lee Bradley; and eight half brothers and sisters. He retired from Singer Furniture Company, Hooker Furniture Company and Kroger of Vinton and was a member of Wilson's United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Hurt Bradley; five children and their spouses, Athena and Gary Markham, Marvin and Rhonda Bradley, Allen Bradley, Dottie and Brian Rizzo, and Captain Raymond and René ‚radley; grandchildren, Karmen Rizzo, Erin Rizzo, Krystal Weaver, Khristopher Bradley, Leon Bradley, Alexander Bradley, Sierra Bradley, and Darien Bradley; great-grandchildren, Harrison Weaver, Edgar Weaver IV, Harleigh Bradley, and Dani Marie Bradley; brother, Harry T. Bradley; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their thanks to the entire staff of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem. Graveside funeral services, with Military Honors will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Wilson's United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Wilson's United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Pastor Steve Turner, 2045 Sunburst Road, Evington, Va. 24550, and will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Joseph Gillespie

November 17, 2008

I hope everyone is doing as well as possible. Mr. Bradley was a memorable person to me. He was probably one of the most diligent workers I ever knew, as well as being easy to be around. He will be missed.

Ann Greenway

October 22, 2008

Dear Dot and family,
I read Jim's obit yesterday and want to let you know that we are aware of you now. I so enjoyed friendly,brave Jim at Krogers. Then there is you,a friend who survived nursing school with me when we both had large families. You two are such good examples. So glad to be your friend.

jeff parrack

October 22, 2008

sorry to hear about jim's passing. me and greg enjoyed bowling with them this past summer. i always remember him saying "hey buuud" when ever he saw me.

Jacqueline Akers-Thompson

October 21, 2008

This world has lost one great charmer! I adopted Jim as a grand father I never had when I worked at Kroger as a young teen ager. I was saddened to hear today that he had moved on to another life, but I know he is right where he belongs. In heaven. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family, and his real children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in this time of dispair. May God be with you.

Tessy Minnick

October 21, 2008

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. We will never forget Jim's laughter and friendly smile.
Take care,
Tessy

Steven "Timmy" Gillespie

October 21, 2008

I'm saddened to hear the news of James' passing. He was a good, kind-hearted man and we're all better people for having known him. My heart goes out to you Mrs. Bradley, Athena, Marvin, Allen, Dottie, Ray and the rest of your families. God Bless.

Angela Daniel

October 21, 2008

I work at Dr. Skaff's office and have been on maternity leave. I'm so sorry to hear that Mr. Bradley passed away. He was a very sweet man. May God be with you.

charlotte Gillespie-Garst

October 21, 2008

Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Jim was a wonderful person.

Charlotte Gillespie Garst and family

Bill & Rebecca Ellis

October 21, 2008

Dorothy and family we were very sorry to learn of Aubrey's death but as you know the Lord makes no mistakes. We tell people you don't get over a death of our loved ones but we can praise the Lord he helps us get through it.

bridgett clark

October 21, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

vicky clarke

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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