Bradford Shelley

Bradford Marshall Shelley of Burleson, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. His service will be held at Lucas Funeral Home on Monday, July 22nd, at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will follow the ceremony.

He was born in Andrews, TX before the family eventually settled in Cleburne, TX. He enjoyed cooking, yard work and family (most of the time). He worked for American Coolers before retiring at the age of 60. He attended Turning Point Church and was saved as a child. He was a very kindhearted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, son and brother. And made the best grilled cheese. He was the caregiver for his mother-in-law, brother -in-law and one of his grandsons for a large part of the time. Brad was a family man with a great sense of humor. You were never quite sure what he was going to say to make you laugh.

Brad is survived by his wife, Dee Shelley of almost 31 years, his mother Clotile Shelley, mother-in-law Evelyn Sliger and his four children: Chad Shelley and wife Theresa, Brandi Wall and husband Sheldon, Larry Newberry, and Jeremy Newberry and wife Cheryl.

Brad was blessed with 12 grandchildren: Taylor Ferguson, Cason Shelley, Alyssa Ferguson, Ethan Ferguson, Triston Shelley, London Shelley, Valon Mabe, Strader Mabe, Tyler Newberry, Natalee Newberry, Vincent Newberry, and Voren Newberry. He had three great grandchildren: Henry Owen, Kinsley Stevens, and Hallie Owen. He had numerous nieces and nephews as well.

He is also survived by his four brothers; Rex Shelley and partner Vickie Dempsey, Rick Shelley and wife Melinda, Rance Shelley and sister -in-law Sandy, Russell Shelley and wife Amy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hoadley Shelley and his granddaughter Tiffany Ferguson.

The pallbearers for his service are: Ethan Ferguson, Cason Shelley, Triston Shelley, London Shelley, Tyler Newberry, Ben Sliger, Cody Stevens and BJ Shelley. 

1 John 2:15- 17

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes and the pride of life- it is not from the father but it is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires. But whoever does the will of God abides forever.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” -Psalm 73:26