Bobby "Bob" Bradley, 85, of Morganton died Sunday, November 17, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He faced death in a calm, courageous and peaceful manner, based on his deep Christian faith.
Born in Rutherford County, NC on April 18, 1934, he was the fifth of ten children of Gordon Rance Bradley and Ethel Turner Bradley.
Some of his favorite stories involved tales of his adventures with his four brothers and five sisters.
He retired from Great Lakes Carbon with over 30 years of service.
Bob was an active volunteer over the years. As his girls grew up, he was involved with the Oak Hill PTA, serving as president; and as a youth leader with the North Morganton United Methodist Church UMYF.
After retirement he was active with the Burke AARP, serving as president. He volunteered at the Burke United Christian Ministries Soup Kitchen, CoMMA Blue Blazers, and at NMUMC.
Bob, his father and brothers, were Masons and Shriners. Bob was a member of Catawba Valley Lodge # 217. He enjoyed his Tuesday and Thursday morning coffee group.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Rev. Burt Williams and Chaplain Laura Roach officiating. A gathering of friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. A private cryptside service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites performed by Catawba Valley Lodge #217.
Source Citation: Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Born in Rutherford County, NC on April 18, 1934, he was the fifth of ten children of Gordon Rance Bradley and Ethel Turner Bradley.
Some of his favorite stories involved tales of his adventures with his four brothers and five sisters.
He retired from Great Lakes Carbon with over 30 years of service.
Bob was an active volunteer over the years. As his girls grew up, he was involved with the Oak Hill PTA, serving as president; and as a youth leader with the North Morganton United Methodist Church UMYF.
After retirement he was active with the Burke AARP, serving as president. He volunteered at the Burke United Christian Ministries Soup Kitchen, CoMMA Blue Blazers, and at NMUMC.
Bob, his father and brothers, were Masons and Shriners. Bob was a member of Catawba Valley Lodge # 217. He enjoyed his Tuesday and Thursday morning coffee group.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Rev. Burt Williams and Chaplain Laura Roach officiating. A gathering of friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. A private cryptside service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites performed by Catawba Valley Lodge #217.
Source Citation: Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Bobby "Bob" Bradley, 85, of Morganton died Sunday, November 17, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He faced death in a calm, courageous and peaceful manner, based on his deep Christian faith.
Born in Rutherford County, NC on April 18, 1934, he was the fifth of ten children of Gordon Rance Bradley and Ethel Turner Bradley.
Some of his favorite stories involved tales of his adventures with his four brothers and five sisters.
He retired from Great Lakes Carbon with over 30 years of service.
Bob was an active volunteer over the years. As his girls grew up, he was involved with the Oak Hill PTA, serving as president; and as a youth leader with the North Morganton United Methodist Church UMYF.
After retirement he was active with the Burke AARP, serving as president. He volunteered at the Burke United Christian Ministries Soup Kitchen, CoMMA Blue Blazers, and at NMUMC.
Bob, his father and brothers, were Masons and Shriners. Bob was a member of Catawba Valley Lodge # 217. He enjoyed his Tuesday and Thursday morning coffee group.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Rev. Burt Williams and Chaplain Laura Roach officiating. A gathering of friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. A private cryptside service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites performed by Catawba Valley Lodge #217.
Source Citation: Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Born in Rutherford County, NC on April 18, 1934, he was the fifth of ten children of Gordon Rance Bradley and Ethel Turner Bradley.
Some of his favorite stories involved tales of his adventures with his four brothers and five sisters.
He retired from Great Lakes Carbon with over 30 years of service.
Bob was an active volunteer over the years. As his girls grew up, he was involved with the Oak Hill PTA, serving as president; and as a youth leader with the North Morganton United Methodist Church UMYF.
After retirement he was active with the Burke AARP, serving as president. He volunteered at the Burke United Christian Ministries Soup Kitchen, CoMMA Blue Blazers, and at NMUMC.
Bob, his father and brothers, were Masons and Shriners. Bob was a member of Catawba Valley Lodge # 217. He enjoyed his Tuesday and Thursday morning coffee group.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Rev. Burt Williams and Chaplain Laura Roach officiating. A gathering of friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. A private cryptside service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites performed by Catawba Valley Lodge #217.
Source Citation: Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
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