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Celebrating the life of
Daniel Howard Bradley
May 12, 1939 - December 03, 2024
Daniel Howard Bradley peacefully passed away on December 3, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1939, at the old Telfair Hospital, Dan was the son of the late Waldo Bradley and Helen McNatt Bradley. He attended local schools and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a BS degree in Industrial Management and served as Vice President of Kappa Alpha Order.
For over 56 years, Mr. Bradley served as President of Dixie Plywood Company, a wholesale distributer of plywood, lumber and allied building materials. The company held its headquarters in Savannah and operated distribution centers in eleven cities located in the Southeast and the Southwest. He also served as President of Bradley Plywood Corporation and Chatham Service Bureau, Inc. In 2019, the 75th Anniversary of the then renamed Dixie Plywood and Lumber Company, he oversaw the sale of the company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), whereby the company became 100% employee owned.
Dan remained active in the affairs of Georgia Tech for many years. He served as a member of the Georgia Tech National Advisory Board, Trustee of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association, member of the Georgia Tech College of Management Advisory Board, member of the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program/Georgia Tech Savannah Advisory Board and a member of the regional Georgia Tech President’s Scholarship Committee.
He was an active member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church for over 76 years, where he served on the Administrative Board, the Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and the Building Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Endowment Committee and as Co-Chairman of the Noack Organ Campaign.
Mr. Bradley was a member and former President of the Oglethorpe Club, a former President and the last surviving founding member of the Chatham Club, member and former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Cotillion Club, member and former Governor of the Board of Stewards of the Century Club, member of the Savannah Yacht Club, the St. Andrews Society of Savannah, the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia, the South Carolina Yacht Club and a former member of the Savannah Golf Club and the Forest City Gun Club.
For over 20 years, he served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, including a term as Chairman. He was a member and former Director of the Rotary Club of Savannah. He served 12 years as a member of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Trustees, where he was Chairman of the Finance Committee. He served as a member of the Board and Vice Chairman of Hospice Savannah, Inc., on the Board of Trustees of Savannah Country Day School, including the school’s Endowment and Building Committees, the Telfair Museum of Art, the Savannah Foundation, Savannah Speech and Hearing Center and the Mighty Eighth Air Force Foundation. He was a former member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and the World Presidents’ Organization. In 2000, he was inducted into the Hardeman Province Court of Honor of Kappa Alpha Order.
Dan loved wing shooting from the time he could hold a gun. He gave generously to organizations in Savannah that supported and provided for those less fortunate. He was an avid reader, a quiet leader, and a man of deep faith and utmost integrity. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was the definition of a Gentleman. He was loyal and loving, respected and loved.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith (Judy) Fessey Bradley, a son, Daniel Howard Bradley, Jr. and a daughter-in-law, Yancey Whitaker Bradley, of Savannah, his daughter, Louise Houston Bradley Johnson, and a son-in-law David Greenewald Johnson, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and five grandchildren: Yancey Banks Bradley and Daniel Howard Bradley III, of Savannah, and David Houston Johnson, Bradley DuPre Johnson and Bennett Maxwell Johnson, of Spartanburg, and several beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother William Waldo Bradley of Savannah, and his sister, Jane Bradley Wheeler, of Atlanta, Ga.
A memorial service will be held at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 14th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street, 31401, Hospice Savannah Foundation, PO Box 13190, Savannah, 31416, or a charity of your choice.
I was also No. 2 of KAO at Ga. Tech 3 years after Dan. What a great fun loving guy - a level headed individual - most of the time. I still remember when he reprimanded me and Several other pledges for playing surprise ball with an empty beer keg in the courtyard listening to Bo Dudley. I wound up in the infirmary with a minor head wound and Dan was my first visitor, rightfully so as he was the Pledge Master. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Billy Marchal, New Orleans, LA
The Best go early. He was special in every sense.
- Asa && Deb Davis, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences to the Bradley family. Dan was an excellent businessman, but better still a good Christian.
- Rusty Ross, Savannah, US-0-GA
An honorable and kind man. I am so very sorry for your loss Judy and all your family.
- McLeod, Savannah, Georgia
Dan was always kind and thoughtful to me during a difficult health situation. His gentle leadership is something I try to emulate in my life. Dianna and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom Heard, Port St Lucie, FL
So sorry for your loss. Mr Bradley was an inspirational leader and had a positive influence on my life. He will be missed.
- Ronnie OLeary, Huntersville, North Carolina
My condolences to the Bradley family. May he rest in peace.
- CLAUDIA OBANDO, HOMESTEAD, Florida
Our deepest condolences to the Bradley family. Mr. Bradley was a true leader and gentleman and a friend to many.
- Royce Slaven, Houston, Texas
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bradley family.
- Mills and Julia Morrison , Savannah, Ga
Our deepest condolences to the Bradley Family. Dan was a True Southern Gentleman and made my time with the Dixie Plywood Companies my best career move and most enjoyable work experience of my working life.
- Steven & Kelly Price, Crestview, FL
Our deepest condolences to the Bradley Family. Mr. Bradley, wouldn't let me call him Mr. Bradley, he'd always tell me to call him Dan. That's the humble, kind, and inspirational leader he was. He will be missed.
- Rafael Caprile, Miami, FL
Fred and Melinda Bergen I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father and Fred’s father in law. G
- George A. M. Hammond, Savannah, GA
Fred and Melinda Bergen I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father and Fred’s father in law. G
- George A. M. Hammond, Savannah, GA
We send all our love to this amazing and kind family. Dan was a true gentleman who raised two beautiful and loving children. Our love is with you Judy. You two had a special love!❤️
- John and Barbie Lientz, Svannah, Ga
A truly nice man. We are praying that grief of his loved ones will soon be assuaged and his memory will endure.
- Duncan M Pindar, Savannah, GA
Dan was one of the nicest people I have ever known. When he was at Tech and I was at Emory we got together on several occasions. The most memorable was a KA cave exploring trip . I was scared most of the time but he proved to be a comforting protector and perfect gentleman. He was a blessing to all and greatly admired. My prayers will go out for his family, Georgi
- Georgianna Keller Valentino, Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Judy, Louise, Dan, & Family, I am heartbroken to hear of Dan’s passing. I just learned of this today when I received an email from SCDS. He was such a kind and generous soul, and was always one of my favorite “Country Day”parents. He will be dearly missed. On behalf of the entire Adams family, we offer our sincerest condolences. Your family will be in our prayers. Much Love! Ellie, Dee, Dicky, and the entire Adams (and Warner) Family
- Dee Adams, Columbia, SC
My deepest condolences praying for your strength
- Joanne Jones Comfort Keepers , Savannah , Ga
My deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of this fine family man, businessman and friend who always had a smile and was generous to his community.
- Becky Cheatham, Savannah, GA
Dan has been a valued friend since our Kappa Alpha days together at Georgia Tech. I have never known a more compassionate or kind person. He truly lived an honorable and exemplary life. All who cared for him, and they are legend, will miss him every day. Our condolences to Judy and his extended family
- Bill and Peggy Knight, Woodstock, Ga
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- Jeff Miller, Chicago, IL
Judy and family-I recall spending a very pleasant dinner with Dan during a Colonial Wars event at the Chatham Club abut a year ago. He graciously volunteered to sponsor me for the club membership. I saw him often at our Thursday lunch group at the O Club-he always had a smile on his face and a pleasant word for me. His memorial service was wonderful and the reception at the O Club was the party of the year! I’m sure he would have loved it. All the best to you and yours.
- Charles Gay, Savannah , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sat, December 14, 2024
- Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church
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429 Abercorn Street (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31401 - 912-232-0191
- Interment Will Be Private
