Phillip Joseph Bradshaw Sr.

1930 - 2017

Phillip Joseph Bradshaw Sr.

Corpus Christi, TX

Phillip Joseph Bradshaw, Sr. died May 2, 2017 at his home on Padre Island. Phil was born December 21, 1930 to Erwin J. Bradshaw and Frances Welder Bradshaw in Beeville, Texas. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Erwin J. Bradshaw, Jr. and his sister Grace Bradshaw Howell.

Phil was educated in parochial schools in Beeville and graduated from Corpus Christi College Academy. With the exception of his service in the Army during the Korean War, Phil was a lifelong resident of South Texas. He was a descendant of such leading figures in the settlement of this area as the empresario James Power, Franz Welder, and Felipe Roque de la Portilla. Phil enjoyed reading about Texas history and sharing the somewhat colorful stories handed down through his family.

Phil's professional life was in the real estate and construction arena. He particularly loved building homes and always had a project in mind. For several years he was the owner of Flour Bluff Lumber Company.

Along with wife, Lila, Phil's zest for life led them to spend their retirement years exploring the world. Since he was also an avid hunter and fisherman, these travels often took him to exciting places to indulge those tastes. Africa was his favorite, but Mexico, Central and South America, Canada, Alaska and the rest of the United States were also popular choices. After numerous trips to Europe, Phil developed an absolute passion for Paris where he and Lila had many memorable visits.

Phil is survived by this wife, Lila Holcomb Bradshaw, Three grandchildren, Alexandra Bradshaw, Phillip J. Bradshaw, III, Gabrielle Bradshaw, daughter in law, Karen Howry, his son, Phil Bradshaw, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, a stepson, James Thomas Browning, his wife Maria and their children Farrell, Fidel, and Nona and a stepdaughter, Polly Ann Browning, and her daughter, Julie Ann Corey. Throughout his life, Phil had a series of much loved dogs. He is survived by two Scottish Terriers, Bobby and Patch who made him smile every day.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Blanca Gray and her staff, Dr. Ray Graf, and the amazing nurses, Keri, Jenessa, Cheryl, and Kathy from Corpus Christi Hospice for all the loving care provided.

The family will begin receiving friends at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Chapel with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m.