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Earl Morrison Bradley, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away at Novant Health in Salisbury on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born December 19, 1937, in Lancaster County S.C, to the late Earl Dobson Bradley and Maude Lillian Lucas Bradley.
He is preceded in death by his lovely wife Valaree Jeanette Knight Bradley and son Michael Bradley.
Bradley served in the United States Air National Guard. Earl was a salesperson at Ballard Electric. A minister of music at Sun Set Lane Baptist church where he has been a member for 20 plus years.
Left to cherish his memories are sons David Bradley (Holly), Phil Bradley, daughter Sherrie Weathers (Jeff), Grandchildren Ross Bradley (Ali), Nathan Weathers (Nikki), Great Grandchildren Everleigh and Aiden Weathers, Brother Dale Bradley (Sue) along with a number of nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at Sunset Lane Baptist Church on Sunday, October 15, 2023
Earl’s memorial service will begin at 3:00 PM with Pastor Dick Hannah officiating.
Inurnment will follow at Bessemer City Memorial.
To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
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