Hoover, Alabama
James Frederick "Jim" Bradley, of Bessemer, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at age 85. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and later resided in Alabama for 45 years. Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, and he was also a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his son, James Bradley, Jr.
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Wanda Bradley; two sons, Tony Bradley and Steve Bradley; one daughter, Patty Kay Polakiewicz (Shawn); his beloved pet, Cookie; and many other loving relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2017, from 10:30 -11:00 am at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Alabama 35244. The Graveside service will follow at 11 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, with military honors. Father Bill Lucas, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, in Jim's honor, to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 284 Snow Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.
Just passed 8 years since you left us,miss you, remembering when you took me to the brewery on weekends, Or just around the corner riding around,love you dad,
Tony Bradley
September 05, 2025 | Cumming, GA | Son
Miss you dad! ♥ Love Tony
Joseph Bradley
August 25, 2024 | Cumming, GA | Son
Miss you dad, I love you,
Tony Bradley
August 25, 2022
This was my father.I knew him all through the years. I was a favorite of his. We did so much and had many times ,good and bad.I didnt want him to leave the world ,but he did. Amazing how these events happen.
Stephen Bradley
April 06, 2022 | Family
May the family gain comfort from God's word at Rev 22:3-4.
September 01, 2017
Janell Little
September 01, 2017 | Hoover, AL
God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. Psalms 90:10. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many.
AC
September 01, 2017 | GA
My condolences for your great loss. May you find comfort in the thought that others share your loss. Matthew 11:28,29,30,
September 01, 2017 | GA
Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God who brings comfort to all the mourning ones. Psalms51:2
September 01, 2017