Bradley Warren McElhaney

Bradley Warren McElhaney

Bradley McElhaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Oak Grove from Oct. 18 to Oct. 22, 2025.

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Bradley Warren McElhaney, 68, of Holden, MO passed away on September 7, 2025 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, MO. He was born on December 15, 1956, in Wichita, KS, to Lindsey Dean and Betty Jean McElhaney.

On May 29, 1982, he married Joyce Evelyn McElhaney in Kansas City, MO.

He avidly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and trap shooting. He was a lifetime member of the Sedalia Trap Club and a member of the Lake Lotawana Sportsman's Club where he spent numerous hours teaching people how to shoot. He loved to reload and helped many friends with custom reloads for Ammo.

He's survived by his wife of 43 years Joyce McElhaney. His son Dustin (Dana) McElhaney Holden, MO. Stepson John (Trisha) Osborn of North Kansas City. Three brothers Greg and Lin (Connie) McElhaney of Wichita, KS and Kim McElhaney of Ventura, CA. Two sisters Kathy (Dennis) Hollatz of MN and Mari Beth McElhaney of Wichita, KS. Grandchildren Legacy Osborn, PA, Lukus Osborn, Germany, Nathaniel & Nickolas Osborn Lone Jack, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Lyric Osborn.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank everyone for their generosity. In lieu of flowers please donate to an animal shelter or outdoor charity of your choice to be in his memory.

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO

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