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Thomas Bradbury Obituary

DALLAS - Thomas "Tommy" Calvin Bradbury, 75, died Jan. 10, 2015, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 13, 1939 in Cabarrus County to the late Vera Brackett Bradbury and John Martin Brad-bury.

Educated at Dallas High School, Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Dallas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Martin Bradbury.

Tommy was most at home in the great outdoors where he enjoyed the beauty and serenity of nature. He was an accomplished sportsman; an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a carpenter by trade.

Survivors include his brother, Alan Bradbury and his wife, Jean of Belmont; sisters, Joyce McGee and husband, James, Betty Clemmer, Sue Brewer and husband Larry all of Dallas and Patricia Robinson of Salisbury; a host of nieces and nephews and his beloved dog "Smokey."

Service will be private.

A Simple Service, burial and cremation, is serving the family 704-884-0150.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Jan. 14, 2015.

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Mary Knapp

January 15, 2015

To Pat and all of Thomas Bradbury's friends and family, my sincere sympathies, and I will keep all of you in my prayers.

January 15, 2015

Tom,Only thing I can Can say is I an my sons an all miss your laughter, an

me an you tryi'n ta see who could tell tha biggest Fib. You will be sorely missed in our lives, but never in our Hearts an Memory. Hunt on my true friend. R.I.P. an Shine -On. Jack Lowe an Sons.

Pat Bradbury Robinson

January 15, 2015

Dear Tommy, My heart is broken. A huge part of me has gone with you. I loved you then; I love you now; I shall love you and carry you in my heart forever. Rest in Peace, my dear brother. Your loving sister, Pat

Leon Kirby

January 14, 2015

My heart is with the family had a great time with tommy in are younger days god bless all

January 14, 2015

Lamar Willis

Don Norwood

January 14, 2015

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I have some great memories of him in our younger days. Praying God grants the family peace and comfort.

January 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time, 2 Thessalonians 2:16&17.

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