Carl William Bradshaw Sr.

Carl Bradshaw Obituary

BRADSHAW, Carl William Sr., 84, husband of Thelma Bradshaw for 61 years, died Wed., June 9, 2004 at St. Joseph East Hospital. Born in Versailles, KY, he was a son of the late Lucien and Nanny Bradshaw. He was a retired farm manager and also worked for the Keeneland Association. Survivors other than his wife are two sons, Carl William (Brenda) Bradshaw Jr. and Freddie (Angie) Bradshaw, Lexington; three daughters, Frances (Harry) Risher, Greensburg, IN, Nellie (Dan) Hatfield and Linda (Sanford) Adams, Lexington; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucy Dones and Mary Elizabeth (Sis) Davis, Lexington, and Ruby Childers, Louisville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 am Mon. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main Street by Dr. Jay Robison. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Sun. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Bradshaw

8 Entries

JASON ADAMS

June 20, 2004

TO PAPAW,

PAPAW YOU WERE A TRULY GREAT MAN. YOU TAUGHT ME TO CHERISH THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE THAT MOST TAKE FOR GRANTED. YOUR LOVE OF HORSES AND THE OUTDOORS "ECHO'S" THROUGH ME.FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNCANNY TO THE TERM, "ECHO'S" WAS USED TO DESCRIBE PAPAWS LIFE ,AND IT REALLY HIT HOME WITH ME DURING THE EULOGY AT THE FUNERAL. NO MATTER WHAT I DO,HIS "ECHO'S" ARE THERE. SO NOW PAPAW, WHENEVER I WALK THROUGH THE GATES OF KEENELAND, SEE A YOUNG HORSE, CAST A LINE, OR SIT UNDER A HICKORY NUT TREE WAITING FOR A SQUIRREL, IT WILL BE AN "ECHO" OF YOU, FOR THESE ARE SOME THINGS THAT YOU TAUGHT ME TO LOVE AND APPRECIATE. I ONLY HOPE I CAN STAY MARRIED FOR 61 YEARS TO LISA, LIKE YOU AND GRANNY, AND WE CAN HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN LIKE YOU. PAPAW, YOU "ECHO" THROUGH US ALL, AND ALWAYS WILL.

LOVE,

"JASEY"

Angie Bradshaw

June 17, 2004

To my dear family. I just want all of you to know how proud I am to be a part of this loving family. Until I met you guys, I never hugged anyone hello or goodbye, also I never told anyone that I loved them. Your family has taught me that you need to tell someone how much you love them as well as show them. I loved Carl very much, he was a wonderful, caring, loving person, he would give someone the shirt off his back if he knew it would help them. He instilled the values of love, caring and work into everyone he met. I will deeply miss him. Love you all!!

Joe Adams

June 17, 2004

To my family. Guys I want to tell you a story. A great man (when he was a young boy) once said "Papaw... I love every bone in your body!" As you can guess, considering who this great man was (Jason Adams), and his relationship to me (my big brother)... I mocked him, and made fun of him. Not because I thought what he said was lame, but because I wasn't clever enough to think of something so sweet to say. So what does this story mean? Believe it or not, it actually has a point. Unlike the great man, I never told my Papaw how I really felt about him. I wish I had. Sure I told him I loved him, every time I saw him actually, but I now wish that I had turned back around and said “Now Papaw… I really do love you!” I am sure Papaw knew that I loved him, I just wish I had broadcasted it more clearly. So I guess what I am saying is: If you have something to say to someone, say it immediately, don’t hold back, don’t wait until tomorrow, because we are not promised tomorrow.

Granny… I loved Papaw. I loved him with all of my heart, and it kills me that he is gone. But he is with God now. I know you waited almost 5 1/2 years for the day that Papaw would walk again, well the wait is over because he is walking now. He is walking all around God’s house right now, and I know that when we are reunited with him he will come running. He is home. I love you all.

Tabitha Mckinney

June 14, 2004

To Freddy and the Bradshaw family. I am very sorry about your loss you are in my heart now and always. I will keep you in my prayers.Carl was a well loved person but he is in a much better place now. We will all meet again one day. I love you guys so much. Time has a way of healing wounds. Just hang in there uncle fred.

JEANINE COX-BLAKE

June 14, 2004

Dear Bradshaw Family: I am so sorry I couldn't come to the visitation or funeral. I wanted so much to see all of you and extend my condolences. As a young girl, I spent many weekends at your home and have such fond memories. You have been in my prayers, may God bless each one of you.

Joseph Lewis

June 13, 2004

Dear Fran, Harry, and extended family,

We want you to know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time. It is never easy to lose a loved one regardless of age or health considerations. May you find comfort in the memories of his kindess and generosity, these you can hold near and dear in your heart and mind all the days of your life.

Love Joe & Carol Lewis

Sharon cole

June 12, 2004

Carl&Brenda, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad.If there is anything you need,let me know.You all were there for us and i'm here for you. Love you lots,Sharon

Mary Sue Dyer

June 11, 2004

Nellie and family, words can't express my heartfelt pain, I love you and I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. Let me know if I can do anything for any of you. Love Mary Sue

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