of Bon Aqua, TN
August 4, 1954 - September 8, 2017
Walter Lynn Bradley, 63, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, died peacefully at his home on Friday, September 8, 2017, surrounded by his wife and two daughters after a long battle with cancer.
He was born August 4, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ralph Lee Bradley, Sr. and Edith Minnie Mann. He was the youngest of 4 sons.
Walter married Katherine Marie Harper in Shirley, Arkansas on August 24, 1973, while serving in the United States Army. A daughter, Heather Elizabeth Bradley (Orange) was born in Landstuhl, Germany on February 1, 1975, a second daughter, Amber Marie Bradley (Holt) was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on March 4, 1977, while living in Shirley, Arkansas.
Walter was a masonry contractor for 40 years. He and his family lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee. He also worked for the Nissan Corporation in Smyrna, Tennessee for 10 years.
While his daughters were growing up, they became great softball players. The family would travel on weekend so the girls could play softball. Either on the field or on the sidelines, Walter was ALWAYS there cheering and coaching Heather and Amber on.
Walter would tell anyone that who would listen that his 5 greatest accomplishments were his grandchildren; Dalton Troy Cotsar McGlasson, Samuel Bradley Ustigah McGlasson, Shelby Lynn Holt, Ellie Marie Holt, and Jackson Paul Harper Orange. If a man's worth on this Earth is measured by his family and friends, then Walter was rich indeed.
Preceding him in death were his father and mother, two brothers, Floyd Edward Bradley and Ricky Curtis Bradley.
He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, brother, Lee Bradley, wife Sue, 2 nieces ,3 nephews, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. Funeral Services are Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:00 am at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Donations may be made to www.stjudes.org
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7 Condolence(s)
William Henson
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Hi Kathy & family,
I was shocked to hear about Lynn. I will always remember the fun and friendship that we shared.
William & Cathy Henson
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Craig Fisher
Thursday, September 14, 2017
We'll definitely miss him. He was a fun guy to go to school with, always full of mischief.
Joyce Berry
Thursday, September 14, 2017
I'm so sorry, just heard and wanted to reach out to you and give you a big mental hug. "Huge BIG Hug!" When we were young we thought we would live for such a long time and now that we are older (wiser) we realize our lives are like a wisp of smoke. I know you have wonderful memories to hold on to and cherish. All our love and sympathy.
Marsha Sensing
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Prayers for strength and peace for you all today. I can't tell you how bad I wish I could be there today. I Love you all and carrying you close in heart today. As I travel for work this morning know that I'm there with you all in spirit. There will never be another Walter Lynn Bradley. He taught me so much. I just can't get my head completely around this but I know that God's plans are not our own. He lives ON! Love to you all! <3
Mike & Diane Hennessee
Monday, September 11, 2017
Praying Gods comfort on all the Bradley/Harper family.
Catherine Bradford Akers
Monday, September 11, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Lynn. We had some really fun times in school at Shirley. He was fun and enjoyed life when we were young and I'm sure he will be missed very much. My prayers for his entire family.
Carlene Rushing
Monday, September 11, 2017
So sorry for the families loss prayers for all