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Leroy Bradley, 80, of Greenbelt, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. Born September 25, 1944, in Kingstree, South Carolina, he was the oldest son of the late Willie Gee and Lula Mae Bradley.
A graduate of Howard University's College of Pharmacy (Class of 1967), Mr. Bradley enjoyed a distinguished 43-year career with Peoples Drug Stores, later CVS Pharmacy, where he rose to become the first African American district manager. He was admired as a mentor and leader, known for his professionalism, humility, and quiet strength.
Mr. Bradley was deeply devoted to his family and his faith. He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Vivian Lowette Bradley; children, Lynette Bradley-Baker (Troy) and Kevin Bradley (Dianne); grandchildren, Jasmine Gore, Taevon Bradley (Taniya), William Baker, and Daniel Bradley; sisters, Pansy Bradley-Cooper (Arthur) and Elretha Washington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Willie Gee Bradley Jr.
A celebration of his life will be held at Celebration Church at Columbia, 7101 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 on Thursday August 28, 2025: viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., a remembrance service at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Maryland National Memorial, 13300 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707.
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Seymour Chambers
August 26, 2025
The Kevin and the family, please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Bradley's legacy will live on in his children and grandchildren and for generations to come. May God bless and strengthen you.
Monica Johnson
August 26, 2025
Praise the Lord,
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Kevin and Dianne Bradley and the entire Bradley family on the passing of your loved one, Mr. Leroy Bradley.
I pray the Lord continues to bless you, comfort you, and keep you in His perfect peace. God bless.
Laura Benson
August 26, 2025
Sending Love, Prayers and Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Father. May the love, prayers and support of your family and friends bring you comfort.
With Love,
Ms. Benson
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