James Bradbury's Obituary
James Edward Bradbury, son of Frank and Ruth Hull Bradbury, was born Saturday, February 17, 1912, in Parksburg, West Virginia. He departed this life Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of ninety-seven years, four months and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Vera. Survivors include his children, James Bradbury, Jr. of Monroe, Louisiana, Jan Pulliam and her husband, Jerry, and Julie Griffin and her husband, Chuck, all of Des Moines, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends. James was raised in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and attended school there. He attended college at Louisiana State University. He served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a pilot. After being honorably discharged with the rank of Captain, he moved to Louisiana and became a truck driver. Being based out of St. Louis for his driving career, upon retirement he moved to the lake area. He was a member of the American Legion and the Teamsters Union. James made a profession of faith in Christ and at the time of his death was a member of Walk on the Water Faith Church. In his spare time he loved to fish and record classical movies, one of his favorites being “The Duke” John Wayne. James was a loving dad, grandpa and was a caring neighbor and friend. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday June 26, 2009 at the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dale Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening 6-8:00pm under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home Camdenton, Missouri. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society. Donation may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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