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HARRY BRADLEY Obituary
According to the Divine Plan, one comes on to the stage of life, plays a role, and passes on.
Harry James Bradley Sr., son of the late Joseph Sidney and Mary Alice Bradley, was born March 11, 1945, in Hopewell, Va. On Thursday, July 3, 2014, Harry finished his task here on Earth. He answered the call and left behind a legacy of love, humility, and service to his family, friends and community. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and coach.
Harry graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School in 1963 and attended Saint Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Va., where he received a bachelor of science in elementary education in 1967. He later received a master's in administration and supervision from Virginia State University in 1977. Harry is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Harry had an extensive history of community involvement, starting in 1967, when he became a teacher at his alma mater, Carter G. Woodson. He also started his coaching career in 1967 as the J.V. head coach and varsity assistant at Hopewell High School. He continued his coaching career at the collegiate level at Virginia State University, St. Paul's College and North Carolina Central University. He later returned to the VHSL and retired from the Petersburg Public School System as athletic director in 2007, but continued to serve as an advisor.
Harry leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Shirley Woodley Bradley; and four devoted children, Tonya Yvette Bradley-Brown (Hertch), Harry James Bradley II (Joy), Tiffany Ledorene Bradley Johnson (Marcus) and Wesley Lawrence Bradley; grandchildren, Amber Camille Bradley, Harry James Bradley III, Sydney Sahara Brown, Adrianna LaShay Morse, A'Niyah Syncere Johnson, Christian Bradley Brown, Austin Bernard Johnson and Ayden Miles Johnson; brother, Joseph Bradley Jr. (Hester); sisters, Catherine Perry, Ethel Robinson (Paul), Martha Jackson (Ben), Mary Carter (Kenneth, deceased). He was preceded in death by brothers, Joesph Louis Bradley and Linwood Allen Bradley, deceased (Juanita); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday starting at 4 p.m., at First Baptist Church of City Point, and a memorial tribute from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at noon at Hopewell High School gymnasium. Interment services will be immediately following the funeral at Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Va.
Professional services are entrusted to Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth, Va. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for HARRY BRADLEY
Mllard and Jacqueline Boone
July 3, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as we remember our classmate and Co-worker.
May God continue to sustain you.
July 15, 2014
May our loving God bring peace and comfort to the family of Harry J. Bradley Sr. Ps 37:29
William (Suds) Epps Jr
July 14, 2014
While the body is gone, Harry's spirit will forever live in the hearts of his family and others . Hold on to those memories, and know that He is at rest.
Belinda Urquhart
July 14, 2014
To Mrs. Bradley, Wesley and family,
I just learned of the passing of Mr. Bradley and my heart is deeply saddened. I am praying for your strength.
July 12, 2014
With Thoughts of Sympathy
When you lose someone very precious no one else can really know all that you feel...But, please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Geneva McDowell Cooper, Baltimore, MD
class of 1963
Dawn Thomas - Patrick
July 12, 2014
Harry was a neighbor, teacher, basketball coach & overall friend to the community. God Bless the family during their time of loss.
July 12, 2014
I'll always remember Harry not only as an outstanding athlete but also a very kind person. May his family and all loved ones find peace and comfort at this time.
LaVerne Lucas Turner SPC Class of 1963
Lafayette Pate
July 12, 2014
MR.Bradley was a upstanding man and a pillar in the community, he touched so many lives along the way.May God Bless the family.
Michael Brown
July 11, 2014
Our prayers are with you the Bradley family, God will continue to guide and keep you.
Denise Washington
July 11, 2014
To the family of Harry Bradley, Coach was loved by so many and well respected. I worked with coach for many years doing the football and basketball games at PHS those were some good times. He will really be missed and May God Bless and keep you in this time of sorrow,You are in my prayers.
Deborah Madison
July 11, 2014
My Prayers Are With You During The Loss Of Your Love One. I Pray That God Will Comfort And Keep The Family In His Care.
Constance Jones
July 11, 2014
Mary, Marcus and the rest of the Bradley family:
My prayers are with you today and always. I remember the many conservations I had with Coach Bradley while he coached Herb and during and after his tenure with PHS, Gonna miss you Bradley but I will see you when I get there
Greg (Mojack) Jackson
July 11, 2014
He will be truly missed .Our prayers are with the family
Juliet Holmes
July 11, 2014
You have completed your work here on earth, now you can dance and sing with the angles in Heaven. My condolences goes out to the family of a wonderful man.You will be missed.
Kenneth Harris, Sr.
July 11, 2014
Harry,
You will always be in my heart.
Kimbo
Rachel Walden-Odom
July 11, 2014
With love to the family.
From the Walden Family.
Lillian Jackson
July 11, 2014
Condolences and prayers for the family of this great man.
James Everett Sanders
July 10, 2014
Man, I'm going to truly miss you. Thanks for pushing and believing in me. I didn't do too bad. :) God bless you and may heaven smile upon you. "John" lol
Millard and Jacqueline Boone
July 10, 2014
We express our condolences to the Bradley Family. May God comfort and sustain you during these hours of bereavement.
Sterling Wheat
July 10, 2014
My condolences to the Bradley family.Harry was not only my classmate but we were raised up in the church together, Harry is a friend indeed!
Mark James
July 10, 2014
My prayers are with the Bradley family.
Mr. Bradley was loved and respected. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Steve & Denise Day
July 10, 2014
To the family of Harry J. Bradley Sr., Please except our deepest condolences for the lost of your love one. I played baseball with Harry in the Virginia Central League. He was a man that many people looked up to. Rest in Peace you will greatly missed.
Anna Clay
July 10, 2014
May the love and memories you will carry forever in your heart give you strength to walk through this time of sorry. My prayers are with your family
Bailey and Thomas Family
Crystal Shamberger
July 10, 2014
GLADYS LYONS
July 10, 2014
WISHING YOU COMFORT,PEACE,AND HOPE IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
JOSEPH AND GLADYS LYONS
David, Theresa, Aaliyah & Jayden Jackson
July 9, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
July 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bradley Family. Coach Brad was a great man and he set a good example for all young men to follow.
Keith Hill
Former player (1984-1988)
Mary & Carl Goodwyn, Sr.
July 9, 2014
Shirley,Wesley and family may God continues to keep and Bless you with the days ahead.
July 9, 2014
Shirley, know that my prayers are with you and your family. "Joy comes in the morning". Sheila Collins and Family
Barbara Moseley
July 9, 2014
Please accept our sincere condolence, our prayers and thought are with you and the entire family. Cousin Harry will be deeply missed.
regan, ice man drew
July 9, 2014
i statred playing basketball 4 coach in the late 70s in2 early 80s and man what a coach he was, very disciplinary and tough as a coach but he made us better as young men and we respected him, he will b miss i wish we had more coaches like him the kids 2day would b more discipline and better young men.
Ms. Turner
July 9, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alvin Gilchrist
July 9, 2014
I taught beside Coach Bradley for a few years at Petersburg High School. He was a great friend. I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.
Arlene Manley-Harrington
July 9, 2014
We thank Mr. Bradley for showing all of us that had you as a teacher at Carter G. Woodson, how reading could be so enjoyable! You also taught young people how a real professional man should dress.You were also like family to my family and you will be missed but never forgotten.
James Moore
July 9, 2014
My condolences to the family of Harry! He did what he could do here and God knew it was time for him to rest. He has not left yet, he is resting waiting for the day to see the all mighty...
Arthur Mallory
July 9, 2014
Coach Bradley was respected and loved by many, he will be missed. May God Bless and care for the his family.
Patricia Epps Johnson
July 9, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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