David Earl Bradley

David Earl Bradley obituary, Ft. Mitchell, AL

David Earl Bradley

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24

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11:00 a.m.

Oswichee Baptist Church

Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL

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David Bradley Obituary

Published by Legacy on Apr. 13, 2026.
David Earl Bradley, 66 of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home with his family by his side after a long battle with A.L.S.

David was born in Ft. Gaines, GA on July 13, 1959, the son of George T. Bradley and Mary L. Tucker. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rita Bradley; two children, Dana Guthrie and Lonny Bradley; four grandchildren, Ryan Guthrie, Raven Petway, Dain Bradley and Brynna Bradley; one great grandchild, Sylvia Petway; two brothers, Paul Bradley and David A. Herring; one sister, Debra Woods and several cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to name, but David loved them all.

A memorial service will be 11:00am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Oswichee Baptist Church, Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of David may be made to Compassionate Care ALS online at www.ccals.org/donate.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

24

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Oswichee Baptist Church

Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL

Send Flowers