Celebrating the life of
William E. Bradley, Jr.
December 19, 1942 - February 10, 2009
Savannah- William Emmett Bradley, Jr. passed away on February 10, 2009 at Hospice Savannah.
He was a 1960 graduate of Benedictine Military School, and attended Armstrong College. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard-165th Airlift Group as a medic. He was an engineer with Allen Hydraulics in Savannah, Metroplex Products, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas and Diamond Manufacturing in Savannah. More recently, he owned Bradley Woodworkers.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 631, The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the Coastal Heritage Society. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anne Winters Bradley, 2 sons, William E. Bradley, III Catherine M., and James A. Bradley Vicki A.; by 2 daughters Kathleen B. McCarthy Michael T. and Margaret L. Bradley, all of Savannah. He is survived by 8 beloved grandchildren: Will and Addie Bradley, Rebecca, Jay and Thomas Bradley & Mary Margaret, Claire and Bridget McCarthy.
He is also survived by 2 sisters, Kathryn B. McDermott, Elizabeth B. Beeson C. Walker, and 1 treasured brother, James J. Bradley, all of Savannah, and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret Mary Davis Bradley and William E. Bradley, Sr.
Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Msgr. P. James Costigan, Celebrant.
Pallbearers: John J., Patrick A. and Michael K. McDermott, B. Patrick Winters, M. Barrett Welsh Jr. and James R. DeBorde.
Honorary pallbearers will be Edward M. Buttimer, Gerald E. Hagan, Dennis B. Rooks, Richard J. DeBorde and Barry McElveen.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31416 or Hospice Savannah, PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Anne, Billy, Jim & Kathleen, We were so sorry to hear about Billy. We remember fondly the good old days at Blessed Sacrament and the K of C Pool. Sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. God Bless You All. Pat & Madeline Cetti
- Pat & Madeline Cetti, Midway, GA
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
- GILBERT & GAIL EXLEY, SAVANNAH, GA
KATHLEEN, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
- TIM TRAMELL, SAVANNAH, GA
Bill and other Bradley Family members.We are so sorry about your loss.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Bradley, Bill, Jim, Kathleen, and Maggie, I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Bradley's passing. He was such a great man and will be missed by many. I am sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this very difficult time. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman and family
- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA
Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. This has been a long journey for all of you. May he be at peace and find wholeness again. Thinking of you in the days ahead. I hope you can find a way to celebrate his life instead of grieving his death. With love, Lori
- Lori Hecker, Savannah, GA
You and your family have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.I'm sure he lives on in the hearts he leaves behind.
- Rick & Sharon Herrera, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all.
- Steve and Dana Elkins, savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kim Faxon and Logan Baker, Savannah, GA
Those we love, don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Love, Tricia
- Tricia Davis, Macon, GA
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love- Carrie, Paul, Trey and Kyle Jackson Talahi Tigers
- Jackson, Savannah, GA
Bill, Katie, Kathleen, Mike and the entire Bradley Family - We pray that you will find peace in this tough time. May you always hold tight to the incredible memories your family has created with your father and grandfather. We love you and share in your sorrow. Steven, Tami, Stevie, Madison and Ryan
- Steven and Tami Powers, Savannah, GA
Ann, I am so sorry to get the news that Billy has died. My sister Julia sent me the obit today. I would have been there if I had known right away. If there is anything i can do now or in the future, please call on me. Bill
- William Muller, Creedmoor, NC
My sincere condolences to the entire Bradley family. I was friends with Billy's sister and brother, Betty and Jimmy, when we lived around the corner from them around 1959. They were a lovely family and Mrs. Bradley always made me feel so welcomed at their house. May God bless you all with happy memories.
- Ginny Coburn McEarchern, Stockbridge, GA
Anne, Maggie and Family, My heart goes out to you as you mourn the death of Bill. He was a wonderful man and I remember him fondly. You will certainly be in my prayers. Take care.
- Nora Joslyn, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Bradley was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Ashley M. Norris Laura A. Wall
- Ashley M. Norris, Savannah, GA
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May Gods peace comfort you. The Alberino Family
- Peggy Alberino, Savannah, GA
Our sympathies are with you during your time of loss. May God bless you and your family.
- Bill and Darlene Lewis, Bloomingdale, GA
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Tommy & Cindy Harrison, Savannah, GA
Bill and the entire Bradley Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this challenging time. May all the best memories of your time together come forward when you think of your father.
- Mark & Sandy Hilborn, Guyton, GA
We send love and sympathy to all the family and wish we could be there at this time.
- Gayle & Ken Arberg, Marietta, GA
My thoughts and prays are with you. The grief and sorrow will fade with time but the happy memories will live forever.
- Troy Darling, Tybee Island, GA
Mrs. Bradley, Bill, Jim & Kathleen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your friends at the SGAA
- SGAA, Sav'h, GA
Anne, Billy, Jim & Kathleen, We were so sorry to hear about Billy. We remember fondly the good old days at Blessed Sacrament and the K of C Pool. Sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. God Bless You All. Pat & Madeline Cetti
- Pat & Madeline Cetti, Midway, GA
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
- GILBERT & GAIL EXLEY, SAVANNAH, GA
KATHLEEN, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
- TIM TRAMELL, SAVANNAH, GA
Bill and other Bradley Family members.We are so sorry about your loss.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Bradley, Bill, Jim, Kathleen, and Maggie, I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Bradley's passing. He was such a great man and will be missed by many. I am sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this very difficult time. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman and family
- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA
Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. This has been a long journey for all of you. May he be at peace and find wholeness again. Thinking of you in the days ahead. I hope you can find a way to celebrate his life instead of grieving his death. With love, Lori
- Lori Hecker, Savannah, GA
You and your family have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.I'm sure he lives on in the hearts he leaves behind.
- Rick & Sharon Herrera, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all.
- Steve and Dana Elkins, savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kim Faxon and Logan Baker, Savannah, GA
Those we love, don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Love, Tricia
- Tricia Davis, Macon, GA
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love- Carrie, Paul, Trey and Kyle Jackson Talahi Tigers
- Jackson, Savannah, GA
Bill, Katie, Kathleen, Mike and the entire Bradley Family - We pray that you will find peace in this tough time. May you always hold tight to the incredible memories your family has created with your father and grandfather. We love you and share in your sorrow. Steven, Tami, Stevie, Madison and Ryan
- Steven and Tami Powers, Savannah, GA
Ann, I am so sorry to get the news that Billy has died. My sister Julia sent me the obit today. I would have been there if I had known right away. If there is anything i can do now or in the future, please call on me. Bill
- William Muller, Creedmoor, NC
My sincere condolences to the entire Bradley family. I was friends with Billy's sister and brother, Betty and Jimmy, when we lived around the corner from them around 1959. They were a lovely family and Mrs. Bradley always made me feel so welcomed at their house. May God bless you all with happy memories.
- Ginny Coburn McEarchern, Stockbridge, GA
Anne, Maggie and Family, My heart goes out to you as you mourn the death of Bill. He was a wonderful man and I remember him fondly. You will certainly be in my prayers. Take care.
- Nora Joslyn, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Bradley was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Ashley M. Norris Laura A. Wall
- Ashley M. Norris, Savannah, GA
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May Gods peace comfort you. The Alberino Family
- Peggy Alberino, Savannah, GA
Our sympathies are with you during your time of loss. May God bless you and your family.
- Bill and Darlene Lewis, Bloomingdale, GA
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Tommy & Cindy Harrison, Savannah, GA
Bill and the entire Bradley Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this challenging time. May all the best memories of your time together come forward when you think of your father.
- Mark & Sandy Hilborn, Guyton, GA
We send love and sympathy to all the family and wish we could be there at this time.
- Gayle & Ken Arberg, Marietta, GA
My thoughts and prays are with you. The grief and sorrow will fade with time but the happy memories will live forever.
- Troy Darling, Tybee Island, GA
Mrs. Bradley, Bill, Jim & Kathleen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your friends at the SGAA
- SGAA, Sav'h, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
