Warren L. Bradley

1929 - 2017

Warren L. Bradley

Dec. 12, 1929 - Feb. 13, 2017

OSCEOLA - Warren L. Bradley, 87, of Osceola, left for Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2017, passing over in a peaceful sleep. The South Bend native was born December 12, 1929, to Clarence A. & Florence (Walters) Bradley. Warren graduated from Mishawaka High School and on September 2, 1950, he married Carolyn Gorski (Bradley) in Bethel Brethren Church in Osceola. Carolyn preceded him in death on November 30, 2004, after 54 years of marriage. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and worked for most of his life in the community as a Union Carpenter and was a member of Elkhart Grace Brethren Church for many years. Warren always had a song in his heart, loved to play the accordion, and was a great encourager of others. In addition to parents and his wife, Warren was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd R. & Roland A. Bradley. Survivors include his daughters, Carolyn L. (John) Butterbaugh of Stedman NC, Rosalie K. (Daniel) Mack of Indianapolis and Elisabeth D. (Madison) Knight of South Bend; his brother, Amos L. (Stella) Bradley of Osceola; 9 grandchildren and their spouses, and one great-grandchild. Funeral Services 11:00 Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy., with calling one hour prior to services. Calling also on Friday from 6-8 pm in the funeral home. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family's preferred memorials are Elkhart Grace Brethren Church, 24775 Co Rd 20, Elkhart, IN 46517; or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Drive, Charlotte NC 28201. To share a remembrance of Warren or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.