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Edward Bradke Obituary
Edward G. "Eddie" Bradke, 85, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026. He was born on Jan. 5, 1941, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to B.L. "Lee" and Gladys Bradke. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Anne Riley and Molly Phillips; and an infant brother, Johnny Bradke.
Eddie attended both Sylvan Hills and North Little Rock public schools before graduating from Perryville High School in 1958. He then enlisted in the National Guard in 1963. Eddie joined Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1965 where he was employed for over 20 years. He then spent the rest of his career as an independent telephone contractor.
Eddie is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bradke McMillan (Larry) of Conway, and Kevin Bradke (Gerri) of Toad Suck. Grandchildren, Erin McMillan, Gwendolyn, Jacob, Sarah, Edward and Emma Bradke, and one great-grandchild, Jeremiah McClusky.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m., at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1010 Hogan Lane, in Conway with visitation afterward from noon to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send donations to the Grace Presbyterian Church building fund in his memory.
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