Lester Leon Bradley
of Paris, AR
January 9, 1947 - June 14, 2021
Lester Leon Bradley, 74, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on January 9, 1947 in England, Arkansas to his parents, Olen and Zola (Hatcher) Bradley.
As soon as Lester was old enough to see over a steering wheel he started working in the Paris Bottoms driving a tractor. He graduated from Scranton High School in 1965 and served 6 years in the Arkansas National Guard. He worked for several years as a plumber and electrician for Wes Cope. He started working for Cloyes Gear Company in 1976 as a maintenance mechanic and retired in 2013 as a maintenance manager after 37 years of service. He enjoyed farming, old cars and sports, especially volunteering as a baseball coach for his son's teams. He attended the Paris Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Mae Reynolds and one brother, Garland Bradley.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha (Benson) Bradley of Paris; two sons, Ronnie Bradley and wife Dian of Paris and Jason Bradley and wife Shannon of Paris; three brothers, Harlon Bradley of Magnolia, Texas, Marshall Bradley and wife Diane of Magnolia, Texas and Bill Bradley of Paris; four grandchildren, Marissa Bradley, Chris Bradley and wife Chelsea, Cody Bradley and Mason Bradley and one great grandchild, Harmony Bradley.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Nate Willcutt. Burial will follow in Mckendree Cemetery near Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Chris Bradley, Cody Bradley, Mason Bradley, Keith Bullock, Danny Bradley and Dewayne Ault.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Kleiss, John Ross, Bill Dixon, Johnny Goodson and Doyle Benson.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR 72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com