Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

ICS Cremation & Funeral Home

357 NW Wilks Lane

Lake City, Florida

MICHAEL BRADSHER Obituary

Our precious son, Michael "Mikey" Wayne Bradsher, 43, of Crawfordville, Fla., went to be with his beloved savior on the morning of Aug. 15, 2014. Michael fought a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 15, 1970, in Miami, Fla. He was an engine captain and a wildland firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service, Apalachicola National Forest. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Michael graduated from Hopewell High School, Hopewell, Va., in 1989. He attended and completed numerous interagency classes with the U.S. Forest Service in wildland fire management.

He was preceded in death by his father, Toby James Bradsher Sr.; and his brother, Toby James Bradsher Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Ellen Williams-Bradsher of Hopewell, Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Lake Ellen Baptist Church, 4495 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, Fla. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please make a donation on behalf of Michael Bradsher to the American Cancer Society.

Cremation arrangements are trusted to ICS Cremation & Funeral Home, 357 NW Wilks Lane, Lake City, FL 32055; 386-752-3436; www.icsfuneralservices.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Aug. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL BRADSHER

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

E Williams

August 27, 2014

We will see him again one day.

Robin Good Childrey

August 26, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt remorse for your loss. When you lose someone you love - surviving the loss is difficult. I have the misfortune to have never met Mike but from I understand he was beloved by all who knew him.

L G

August 25, 2014

My condolences to the Bradsher Family. My God comfort you and give you peace during this time of sorrow.
Hosea 13:14

Ruth Owens

August 23, 2014

To the family of Michael W. Bradsher: May the God of Comfort give you strength during this difficult time. Michael is not suffering anymore and is sleeping. Take courage that the God of Comfort has guaranteed that one day "no resident will say I am sick". May your family take comfort in this hope.

Ronda Hill

August 20, 2014

Even though it's been years you have made a life time impression. You will be truly missed

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in MICHAEL BRADSHER's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for MICHAEL BRADSHER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

ICS Cremation & Funeral Home

357 NW Wilks Lane, Lake City, FL 32055

How to support MICHAEL's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor MICHAEL BRADSHER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more