Matthew Eugene Bradley

Matthew Eugene Bradley obituary, Marion, NC

Matthew Eugene Bradley

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Matthew Bradley Obituary

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Matthew Eugene Bradley, 54, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025.

A native of Marion, Matthew was born March 19, 1971 to Grace “Laura” Reel Bradley and the late Donald Eugene Bradley.

Matthew was formerly employed in the furniture business, and he was also a talented mechanic. An avid fan of NASCAR, Matthew also enjoyed time spent riding his bicycle. He loved his family deeply and will be missed.

In addition to his father, Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duard Belma Bradley and Lela Gibbs Bradley and Jonas Asbury Reel and Rose Earline Ward Reel.

Along with his mother, Laura Bradley, he is survived by his wife, Sarah Morgan Bradley; three children, Laurin Seals, Tyler Bradley, and Ryan Morgan; two grandchildren; two sisters, Roxanna Elaine Bradley and Rebecca Lynn Bradley; one brother, Johnny Avery Bradley; and two aunts, Annie Compton and Marie Bradley.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.


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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Beam Funeral Service & Crematory

2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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