Bradley, Joe C.

Passed: 2011-03-17

Age: 75

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice: 2011-03-20

Obituary Date:

Information: Joe C. Bradley, 75, of New Haven, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Roane General Hospital.  He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Manford and Ida Bryon Bradley.  He graduated from Gilmore High School and attended Glenville State College.  He was employed at Kaiser Aluminum and Pechiney for forty years and was a member of Local 5668 Steelworkers Union.  He attended West Columbia United Methodist Church and loved going to the jam sessions at Letart Community Center.  He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and fishing in his earlier years.  He gained the most enjoyment from spending time with his grandchildren and watching their activities.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice Miller Bradley; a sister, Eva Jones of Elizabeth; two sons, Joe Michael Bradley and wife Elaine of Naples, Fla., and Ron Bradley and wife Kolleen of Spencer; six grandchildren, Ashlee, Eric, Nathan, Shandi, Taylor Jo, and Hunter; four great-grandchildren, Jacey, McKayla, Shayne and Austin; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.  At his request, his body was donated to the Human Gift Registry at Marshall University for the advancement of medical education and research.  There will be a celebration of Joe's life Tuesday, March 22, at the Letart Community Center in Letart.  Friends will be received by family starting at 4 p.m. with a short memorial service at 6 p.m.