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Jefferson Bradley Jr. Obituary
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 35 years and obtaining rank of sergeant first class before retiring into civil service. For his service, he earned numerous medals including the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. After retirement, Jefferson volunteered many years for the Salvation Army earning high praise as bell ringer.
Jefferson was born Dec. 11, 1940, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Jefferson and Leola Bradley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Leola and Lillian Bradley; and two brothers, Robert and Lynn Bradley.
Survivors include his wife, Trudy Bradley; five daughters, Diana Behl, Ursula Kidwell, Glenda Fillmore, Sonja Probst and Anita Kilinc; two sons, Jurgen Bauman and Norbert Wolf; 18 grandchildren and a blessed number of great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be private at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.
Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.
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Cathy Presley
November 28, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jeff was a pleasure to work with.
CHARLES IOTT
November 21, 2023
Sorry to hear that a very good friend and work mate has passed. Our best to his family and may all our prayers be with them.
SGM Jim Pitts
November 21, 2023
He helped the Michigan National Guard with maintenance issues. What a great guy to work with. We had a lot of fun too! Happy trails Jefferson!
Sam Kretzer
November 20, 2023
Sorry to hear about Jeff, Our prayers are with your family. Sam Kretzer
Terry Spain
November 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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