Gene Bradley
April 14, 1951 ~ September 27, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
In Loving Memory
Gene Bradley
April 14, 1951 – September 27, 2021
Gene Bradley, of Mills River, North Carolina, entered into rest on Monday, September 27, 2021. Gene was born on April 14, 1951 in Skyland, North Carolina and spent his entire life in his beloved mountains.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Furman and Margaret H. Bradley, and brother Wendall Bradley.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Estella Bradley; twin sister Joan Nash (Bill), sister Wilma Ray (William), brother David Bradley (Renee’); Sons, Mark Bryson (Shannon), Walter Bryson (Tanya), and Matthew Bryson (Yvette); Grandchildren, Taylor R. McDavid (Catie), Wyatt Bryson (Emma), Sirena D. Bryson and Seth Harrelson; Great Grandson, Bryson Clark McDavid; many nephews, nieces and a host of beloved friends.
Gene spent many years building in Western NC as a licensed General Contractor. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, visiting and laughing with friends but Gene’s greatest loves were family and His Lord.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704 with Pastor Ron Benzing officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheville. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Four Seasons Hospice Care, 506 Park Hill Court, Hendersonville, NC and Emmanuel Baptist Church, 11 Pennsylvania Road, Mills River, NC.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: September 30, 2021 6:00 pm - April 25, 2024 8:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: October 1, 2021 1:00 pm - April 25, 2024 2:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: October 1, 2021 2:30 pm
Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
9 Chapel Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828 684-0159
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Gene will be greatly missed. He is with the Lord now. We are praying for you all.
though and prayer to all the bradley family / lost a old friend.
rip brother
So Sorry for you loss Prayers
I love you Estella. Thank you for everything you guys did for me in my time of need
The first time I met Gene after C&T’s wedding was with Baby Clarke at the house on top of the hill. Gene had a quick smile and a twinkle in his eyes…kinda mischievous, but also like Santa Clause. He was so happy to see and hold his great grandson.
Build a fire for everyone up in heaven, Gene.
Estella and Family, Gene was such a wonderful person and a Man’s Man!!! He always had a great smile and a wonderful personality. He surely will be missed by all. We will get to see him again someday if we know the LORD because we know he knew the LORD and Gene was a man that would let everyone know that he did. I had such a great time with him in West Virginia and have never forgotten it. Gene was a blessing to all the people there. We had fun and they were blessed by him and GOD!!!! Sam & Linda Justus
Estella & family, So sorry for your loss. May God Bless & comfort you during this difficult time.
The Fisher Family
Marilyn, Tina, Beth & Lisa
David – sorry to hear about Gene. I trust the Good Lord will see the family thru this difficult time. Just wanted you to know I was praying for you and the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll during the loss of a loved one ,he will be missed by his family and friends , from the butler family , doc , Linda, Tony