of Little Rock, AR
December 28, 1928 - January 19, 2016
Thomas Burt Bradley, 87 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away January 19, 2016. Born in Clinton, Arkansas December 31, 1928 to Edna and Burt Bradley.
After college at Arkansas Tech, he returned to Clinton and married Betty Jo Finton. He taught an agricultural class for veterans. Then in 1958, Tom started a 25 year career with Central Soya. Before retiring back in Searcy, he worked 11 years as sales credit manager for Cuddy Farms in Aurora, MO.
Tom was an avid golfer and devoted Razorback fan. His family will cherish his unconditional love and support as well as his positive outlook and words of wisdom. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, A.B. and James. Also, the love of his life, Betty Jo Finton Bradley, his wife of 54 years.
Survivors include his son Dr. Sam Bradley (Mitzi) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Daughter Dr. Neta Wood, (Doug) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, daughter Sharon Hill (James) of Jackson, TN. Grandchildren Drew Bradley (Alissa), Morgan Bradley York (Wade), Douglas Wood (April), Stephanie Wood Chester (Elliott), Jennifer Hill Morgan (Matt), Jonathan Hill, great-grandchildren Cooper and Ryan Elizabeth Bradley; Sam, Grant and Annalee York; Hazel Wood, Bradley Kate and Witt Chester, and Abby James Morgan and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice Home Care 2200 South Bowman Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72211.
Visitation beginning at 11 AM on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Roller- Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy.
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Love to you all, from the Texas cousins. Happy that Uncle Tom and Aunt Betty are together again. XO. :)
Our condolences to you, cousins, from your relative's in Tennessee.
Walter & Kathy Bradley
Terry & Heather Bradley Orange & sons
Eddie & Amber Bradley Holt & daughters
We are saddened to learn about Tom. He was a man of integrity and will be missed by many.
Our prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
RIP
Judy and Box Maddox
Sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family. We have heard great things about Papa Tom for years and enjoyed the few times we got to be with him.
Few have impacted my life the way Tom did. He treated me as a son and the life lessons he taught me will stay with me forever. My heart goes out to his family in their time of sorrow but I console myself that he is finally with Betty for the rest of time which was where he was the happiest.
Sam, Neta, and family, I am so sorry for your loss! I remember all of the good times back in Lambert Terrace when we were growing up.
Dear Sam, Neta, Sharon and families,
Larry and I are so sorry to hear about Mr. Bradley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Larry and Laura Morgan
Cleveland, TN
Uncle Tom will be forever inour hearts. He was such a sweet gentle man that loved his family. I will always remember his laugh and how he always greeted my Dad when they got together. I am praying for Sam, Neta and Sharon during this time of loss. All my ove, Lisa Finton Creasey