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Charlie Bradshaw Obituary
Cayce, SC - Charlie Fletcher Bradshaw, Jr., 76, of Cayce, SC lost his long-fought battle with COPD and Heart Disease on Friday, September 4, 2009 while surrounded by his devoted wife of 55 years, Barbara Hawkins Bradshaw and their children, grandchildren and friends.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, West Columbia. The family will receive friends in the church Fellowship Hall prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. Committal services will follow at 3 p.m. in the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive (Anderson-Belton Hwy), Anderson, SC 29621.
Born in Laurens County, November 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Charlie F. Bradshaw, Sr. and Minnie Stone Bagwell Bradshaw. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three children, Venetia B. Sharpe (John D.) of Cayce; Patrick D. Bradshaw, (Lisa F.) of West Columbia and Michael C. Bradshaw of Charlotte/West Columbia; four grandchildren, Mallory and Sawyer Sharpe, Stephen and Christina Bradshaw; two great grandchildren, Orion and Raiden Hartgrove and their father, Shawn Hartgrove; sisters, Mary B. Jordan (Vernon), Ellie B. Simpson, Nellie B. Vaughn, special sisters/brothers-in-law: Faye B. Carwile, Thelma V. Bagwell, Christine B. Bradshaw, Bill Cooper (Norma), Lucretia and Bobby Smith, Myrin Erhart, Mary P. Saxon (Jimmy) along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Crystal Leigh Bradshaw, sisters and brothers Catherine Cooper, Hazel Cummings, Julie Mae Bradshaw, Floyd H., Ray, Elbert, Colie, Johnny, David, Willie, Eddie and Paul Bradshaw; mother and father-in-law, Paul and Essie Rigdon Hawkins of Williamston.
Charlie's desire was to rest in the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, therefore the family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: The CRYSTAL BRADSHAW FOUNDATION TRUST, PO Box 2044, West Columbia, SC 29171, founded in granddaughter Crystal's memory in 1986 to benefit children with cancer and their families or Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169, or Heartstrings Hospice, 115 Blarney Drive, Columbia, SC 29223, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Bradshaw
October
October 7, 2009
October 7 2009
Aunt Barbara and Family
Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you.
Love you,
Ralph and Shirley Vaughn
Lisa Price
September 11, 2009
Mrs. Barbara
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss Mr. Charlie and his bright smile. The both of you impacted so many lives, including mine.
Love you,
Lisa Price, RRT
La Brenda Shepherd
September 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I worked at the 120th ARCOM in the office with Bonnie from 1983 until 1995 and Charlie was indeed a memorable part of our ARCOM family.
September 10, 2009
Aunt Barbara, Nita,Pat and Mike,
IF there is anything we can do, please call, you are all in our prayers and keep in touch, We love you all.
Love you all,
Randy,Doris, Sandy and Nellie
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September 10, 2009
Patrick, Lisa, Stephen & Christina,
My thoughts are prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May your loved one rest in peace.
Love you all,
Ronnie Yonce, Lugoff SC
September 9, 2009
Barbara,
We are so deeply sorry for your lost.We will never forget Charlie or really know the impact on our lives he made years ago when Larry entered the Reserves. Your friendship has always been a blessing.
We are praying for you and family.
Love, Gayle(Susie Poodles sister) and Larry Leslie
Phillip Hall
September 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill M Harvey
September 9, 2009
Dear Barbara and family,
Laurel and I were away for the weekend and did not receive word unil this morning. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie was a wonderful friend and he always brighten the room when he enter. He had more than his share of health problems and now he can rest with the Lord. We love you and your wonderful family and pray that you will receive comfort in the days ahead. The many days and hours of suffering will be replaced by the many happy memories from the past.
With Love
Bill and Laurel Harvey
Fountain Inn, SC
Alvie Sue Kellett
September 8, 2009
Barbara, I am so sorry about your loss, I know it must be hard, will be in our prayers. love you Alvie Sue
Nick Fusco
September 8, 2009
Mike and Pat, I came across your loss while viewing the loss of my own family member this week I remember your dad kindly. My first glasses were from the Lions Club..maybe from your dad.
I remember Crystal too...all those years fly bye and often we get misplaced in our thoughts. But I express my love to you and your families.
KIM (MELOCK) CHASTAIN
September 8, 2009
OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING AND GETTING TO KNOW MR CHARLIE DURING THE TIME I WORKED AT THE WAFFLE HOUSE. YOUR IN OUR PRAYS. KIM (MELOCK) CHASTAIN , BILLY WOLFE
September 8, 2009
Barbara& Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this time of greif.
William & Martha Culbertson Greenwood S.C.
April Briggs
September 8, 2009
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Campbell
September 8, 2009
Barbara,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Fletcher! Tommy and Bunny Campbell Classmate of 1951.
Gayle Bright
September 8, 2009
Barbara,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you. I know you have many wonderful memories of Charlie to cherish.
Chuck & Lynn (Hair) Gunter
September 8, 2009
Patrick D,
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Alisha Knight
September 8, 2009
Mr. Bradshaw was a very special and loved man by all of our staff. We are honored to have been there for both Mr. Bradshaw and "you" the family during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you in the days, weeks and years to come.
Alisha Knight
Business Administrator for Heartstrings Hospice
Norma Drafts
September 8, 2009
Barbara and Family,
Milford, Carl and I send you our
sympathy and prayers. Carl still
remembers you and Charlie and the
attention that you showed him when he was younger. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the funeral as my health does not allow it. You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Norma
September 8, 2009
With deepest Condolences. My name is Robert Stone son of J P Stone & grandson of Lawrence.
Robert Stone
Old Town, Fla
September 8, 2009
Aunt Barbara, Nita, Pat, Mike:
If you all need anything call me. You know where I am. I am praying for you all and will think of you daily.
Love All Of You,
Donna And Buck
Peggy Barker
September 8, 2009
Charlie was very dear to me, the family will always be in my prayers. He would argue with me at times, but I think it was his way to maintain control. I will miss him greatly.
Charles Brooks
September 7, 2009
To Mrs. Bradshaw & family:
I had the distinction of knowing Charlie for some 5 years, through my association with Hertz. Charlie was a dear friend, who visited with me at my office next door to Hertz. I treasured his humor, his friendship, his gift of gab, and most of all his friendship. I loved Charlie like a brother, and I know he loved and cared for, and about, all of his friends at Hertz. God Bless all.......
Charles J.L. Brooks
Ann (Dora Ann King) Gambrell
September 7, 2009
In memory of my dance partner at the class reunions and whom I loved dearly as my friend, the husband of my best friend, Barbara.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 7, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
September 7, 2009
I remember and celebrate the memories of shared time at the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club Booth at the state fair, the broom sales and our club meetings. Barbara, you and Charlie inspire fond memories.
With my love and and best wishes, James Hallman
Sandra Hutto
September 7, 2009
Bradshaw family,
Charlie was a very special person. Growing up over the years I have real good memories of Charlie, Barbara, Pat, Mike and Nita swimming with our family at the Perry's pool. Charlie will be remembered for his wonderful personality and all those hugs and kisses. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Carol Hoshall
September 7, 2009
Patrick, Lisa, and family,
Carol and I send our deepest sympathies on your loss. It is at times like these that our faith and convictions are tested. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please call us if you need anything.
Tippy Cameron
September 7, 2009
Bradshaw family,
May the love of God, friends and family carry you through your grief. We will miss sharing time with Charlie at the Waffle House hearing about his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren that he adored so much. He kept us so updated on every mile stone that I felt as though I knew each and every one of you. I am so proud to say I have one of the many trees that Charlie gave away to anyone who wanted one. The blooms will mean so much more every year knowing that Charlie will continue to care for it from above. I will miss his stories, hugs and love. To Charlie, You will always live in my heart and prayers. I love you.
David & Connie Finley
September 6, 2009
Aunt Barbara, you and the family are in our prayers.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 6, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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