of Shirley, AR
September 28, 1941 - October 28, 2025
Jerry Thomas Bradley, age 84, of Shirley, Arkansas passed to Heaven on October 28, 2025. Born on September 28,1941 in Shirley, Arkansas, he was the son of Rush and Anna Chambers Bradley. Jerry was a faithful member of First General Baptist Church in Clinton where he loved worshiping and serving as deacon for over 40 years.
Jerry, aka Chopper, worked for Petit Jean Electric for 40 years. Growing up he worked very hard picking cotton at a young age and worked in the fields at home. He loved walleye fishing with his sons and brothers. Jerry never missed a ball game with his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed many trips to Branson and St. Louis Cardinals games with family, nieces, and nephews.
Jerry was married to the love of his life, Mary Lea Clark, on September 28, 1963, and they cherished 62 years of happy marriage. Two sons, Jason (Cindy) and Rory (Staci) were born to this union. He loved his grandsons, Jace, Kannon (Maggie), Jaret (Sophie), Kragen (Steffanie) and 2 beautiful great-grandsons, Mac and Mannie Bradley. The family also looks forward to welcoming a beautiful great granddaughter, Kallaway Grace Bradley, in December - Poppy already loves her dearly.
He is survived by his brothers, Bob and Gary Bradley, sisters, Linda, Frankie, Betty, and Judy as well as many loved ones and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Toby, Bill, Kenneth, and Jim and his sister, Dorothy.
Jerry was a very God-loving man and was dedicated to teaching his children and grandchildren to love and follow Jesus. He often told them, when leaving the house, to ''drive safely until you get out of sight then POUR IT ON!!''
His favorite scripture was 1 Corinthians 13, the ''love chapter'' and he lived this out in his daily life. As he would always say, ''It's not goodbye. It's see you later.'' He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am-11:00 am at the First General Baptist Church in Clinton. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will be in Bradford cemetery in Shirley.
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Bob Bagley
Friday, October 31, 2025
Service to the Lord is more than going to Church, preaching from a pulpit and even visiting the sick as important as these things are false Christs can hide truth behind these services but in everyday life is where every Christian should live and that is exactly where Jerry and Mary Bradley served. See you later Brother Jerry Bradley blessed to have knon you
Steve Bradley
Friday, October 31, 2025
I will be keeping the Bradley family in my prayers. A wonderful family that came from a wonderful man. He will be missed by many.
Melissa (Bolden) Johnson
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Sending many prayers of comfort and heart felt sympathies to the big Bradley family. Jerry was surely one of a kind. His life and family legacy deserves a wonderful celebration.
Mark Gliniecki
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Well Jerry you finally made it to paradise. Mary and family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Best job I ever had was working with Jerry my partner at Petit Jean electric. We enjoyed every day not always being serious. God bless you Mary and family and Jerry put in A good word for me with our Father.
Les Smith
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jason and Family
I’m so very sorry to hear this about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
Les Smith
Aletha P Galbraith
Thursday, October 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss Mary and the whole family. Jerry always had a smile whenever we met and would ask how I was. He meant a lot to a lot of people, and many will miss him. He would want ALL to be ready to meet the Lord when their time comes to leave this world. Look forward to seeing him in Heaven someday. Sincere sympathy. Aletha Galbraith
Todd Garrett
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Keeping you in our prayers Rory and family!! Love you Brother!! See you soon. Todd
Janell Harper Kersey
Thursday, October 30, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Just for reference, I am J.D. Harper’s daughter.
Laura Shirley
Thursday, October 30, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 - We will be reunited with those who have died in Christ.
One day, there will be no more tears. May God's warmth and love fill your hearts with comfort and peace.
Rhonda (Shull) Ragan
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. I used to enjoy talking to him (and picking at him) at ball games and at the grocery store when I lived in Shirley. Prayers for comfort and peace are being lifted for all the family.