Photo courtesy of Garth Funeral Home, Inc. - Des Arc
Des Arc, Arkansas
Aug 13, 1931 – Sep 13, 2022
William "Tommy" Bradley, of Hickory Plains passed away September 13, 2022, after reaching the age of 91 years old. After months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Hickory Plains with his family by his side.
Tommy was born on August 13, 1931 in Sardis, Mississippi to Beulah (Johnson) and James Bradley. As a young boy, he worked on the farm with his father until age 16, at which time he moved to Chicago to work in a factory with his brother Clint. Later in life, he accepted a truck driving position with Gordons, where he retired after 20 years.
In 1952, Tommy married the love of his life, Ernestine Merrill Clark of Des Arc. Together they had three sons and two daughters: James (Paula) Bradley of Cabot, Joey (Kim) Bradley of Hickory Plains, Philip (Debbie) Bradley of Delaware, OH, Debra (Roy) Savary of Comfort, TX and Tammy (Joe) Hicks of Butlerville, AR, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Tommy also had a sister, Margaret Fisher of Des Arc.
He was preceded in death by a son Philip Bradley, grandson Anthony White, brother Clint Bradley and sister Jenny Qualls.
Tommy was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hickory Plains.
The family of William Thomas Bradley would like to extend a special thank you to the Arkansas Hospice Nurses for their loving concern and care of their Dad.
Read MoreThinking of the family with heartfelt sympathy & prayers.
Jack & Dottie Hahn
September 18, 2022 | Sherwood, AR | Friend
Thoughts and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss ❤
Donna Smith
September 16, 2022 | Jacksonville, AR | Friend
So many wonderful memories of this entire family, Tommy and Earnestine were like momma bear and poppa bear to so many people in the neighborhood, I remember Tammy and I spending nights in a makeshift tent in their backyard, listening to cassette tapes, and the radio. It seemed like so many teenagers in and out of the Bradley’s,, home away from home for so many. Paul, Joey, Kim, Phillip, James, Deb, Tammy, so many memories of these wonderful people, so grateful to have known all of you, and I...
Patty Jones
September 16, 2022 | Sherwood, AR | Friend
We loved you Uncle Tommy!! God bless your family!!
Tim Sears
September 15, 2022 | Des Arc, AR | Family
I have so many memories of Mr. Tommy. Mrs. Ernestine always called him Tommy. I didn't know that his name was William until I had known him for several years. I will always remember how much that they loved each other. After more than sixty years, They were still in love with each other.
Tammy Bruce
September 14, 2022 | Hickory Plains, AR | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Manuel Castleberry
September 14, 2022 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | Friend
