Arthur Bradley

Arthur C. Bradley SUFFOLK - Arthur Clayton Bradley, 88, passed away June 5, 2011, surrounded by family members in his home that he had built more than 60 years ago with his own hands. Born in Suffolk on April 6, 1923 to the late William Benjamin and Ella Florence Knight Bradley, Mr. Bradley survived the Great Depression years, becoming a self taught carpenter, contractor, plumber, auto mechanic, mathematician, electrician and computer whiz. At the onset of World War II, Arthur C. Bradley received training in Gainesville, Texas, and went on maneuvers at Camp Livingston, La. He served with the 341st Infantry - 86th Black Hawk Division and received cardiac vascular medical training in El Paso, Texas at Ft. Bliss William Beaumont General Hospital. T5 Bradley pulled two tours of duty overseas in Germany, France and the Philippines and spent his war years as an Army medic. At war's end, he received an honorable discharge with medals and badges consisting of the Bronze Star, Army Combat Medical, Combat Infantryman, Good Conduct, American Campaign, European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, and World War II Victory. He also received an honorary medal from the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. Bradley was retired from Gold Kist Peanut Company and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife of more than 65 years, Florence D. Bradley, and his brothers, William B. Bradley Jr. and Johnny I. Bradley. Survivors include daughter, Patricia B. Buck; son, Shannon C. Bradley and his wife Karen G. Bradley; daughter, Dr. Cathy J. Bradley and her husband Dr. Craig D. Perry; grandchildren, Billy K. Buck and his wife Trinh Q. Buck, Colin B. Perry and Matthew C. B. Perry; brother, Ralph T. Bradley and his wife Ann G. Bradley; brother, Cecil H. Bradley and his wife Mary B. Bradley; sister-in-law, Nell B. Mort and her husband Charlie; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. David Blevins officiating. Friends may join the family other times at his residence. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.