Debbie, And Maurice Fields
Richard was a good and caring man. He was faithful to his Lord and gave endlessly in his service to his church and "neighbors." He will be remembered with great fondness.
Birth date: Jan 11, 1955 Death date: Jan 1, 2016
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Mr. Richard James Bradley, 60, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home following a courageous and long fight with cancer. He was the son of the late James and Kathryn Webb Bradley and was born in Carter County.Richard was a 1973 graduate of Elizabethton High School and was employed by Eastman Chemical. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a life-long, dedicated and faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been a member of many committees over the years. He was very active in the Second Harvest Food Bank ministry of the church, was an avid Boy Scout leader and loved to ride his motorcycle. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sonya Grindstaff Bradley, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Wesley R. and Jennifer Bradley; Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Jeff Weatherford; two grandchildren, Ryan Jay Weatherford and Jewell Weatherford; all of Johnson City; a step-grandson, Jeffrey Weatherford; Bainbridge, GA; a sister, Brenda Bradley Jones, Canton, GA; a very special aunt, Verna McLain, Knoxville; his very special friends, Linda and Troy Brown, Elizabethton. Nieces and nephews, Jaimie Jones, Canton, GA; Chasity Skeans, Mackenzie Skeans, Jonathan Grindstaff, Chad Grindstaff, Alan Skeans, and Andrew Grindstaff also survive.The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Bradley will be conducted on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton with Rev. Raymond W. Amos, Sr. officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Mr. Tyler Fleming, the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church and Mr. David Arney. The family will receive friends in the church from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.Honorary pallbearers will be Hal Jones, David Grindstaff, Bob Grindstaff, Troy Brown, Bruce Cakebread, Richard Robinson, Richard Lovette and Jay Joseph. Disposition will be scheduled for a later time.Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to either Second Harvest Food Bank, C/O First United Methodist Church, 325 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN, 37643 or to the Memorial Fund at First United Methodist Church.Read Obituary
Richard was a good and caring man. He was faithful to his Lord and gave endlessly in his service to his church and "neighbors." He will be remembered with great fondness.
may your light continue to shine bright
Brother Richard so sorry you had to leave us so soon. I'll always remember you calling us kin. To the family I am so sorry fro your loss. May God bless and keep you during these trying times.
Love, Margaret Bradley Cannon & Family
Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Richard. We'll always remember him fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be very missed!
Psalms 34:18
The Trotter Family
Brandon, Becca, and Zoey
We are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there to express our sympathy in person. Phil grew up with Richard and has many fond memories of school and Boy Scouts together. Our daughters, Beth and Erin, were in school with Wesley. Kathy worked with Jennifer as the Enrichment teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phil and Kathy Brumit
Ashland, OH
Richard was truly a unique individual! I valued his opinion and his friendship. He will be missed and our prayers are with the remaining family. Richard now stands with his friends who have gone on before him and is with his Lord and Savior. Take comfort tin this fact that Richard was a friend of God and understood that Jesus Christ was his only hope in this life and the life to come.