George Lester Bradley

Franklin, NC - George Lester Bradley, age 72, of CR Cabe Road, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late John H. and Selma McClure Bradley. He was a US Navy Veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was retired from Duke Energy as a meter reader and was a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Franklin VFW. George was a loving husband and father. He loved mechanic work, restoring cars and trucks and making knives. He loved his friends gathering at his Busted Knuckles Garage.

He is survived by his wife, Rosanne Cabe Bradley; one son, Jeff Bradley of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; one brother, Andy Bradley of Commerce, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Otis Bradley, Hoyt Bradley and Michael Bradley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 6 at 11:00AM at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Lyons, Rev. Dick Richards and Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be held at the Church Cemetery. Matt Bradley, David Bradley, Danny Bradley, Darrel Bradley, Ray Vinson and Gerald Parks will serve as pallbearers, The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 05, from 4:00-6:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel Cemetery Fund, 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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