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Jerald D. Bradley Sr.

07/29/1943 - 02/10/2021

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Obituary For Jerald D. Bradley Sr.

Jerald D. Bradley Sr. age 77 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on July 29, 1943 in Pierson, Michigan to Walter D. and Lucille Stratton Bradley. He graduated from Tri-County Schools. He was a supervisor at Keeler Brass and retired from there after 40 years. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, the deer and the squirrels with his brother in law, Mark Bristol. He loved hanging out with his grandchildren, and watching the Tigers, Red Wings, Lions and U of M Football and loved fishing. He liked watching the stock market and always knew where it stood at most any time. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Walter Bradley; mother, Lucille Stratton Bradley; grandson, Mitchell Hibma; sisters, Susie Bristol, Kathy Stroven and her husband, Roger, Charlene Glembowski and her husband, Richard; brother, Johnny Bradley; half-brother, Chet Stratton and his wife, Marcia; sister in law, Maryjane Spence. He is survived by his children, Shelly Bradley Santiago, Julie Bradley Hibma (Bruce), Jerald D. Bradley Jr.; grandchildren, Zackery Hibma, Holly Hibma; sisters, Coralee and Denny Davis, Sharon and Richard Grow; brother, Dale Spence; brother in law, Mark Bristol; niece, Kimberly Bristol (David Hart) and their children, May and Rory; special friends, Aaron Johnson, Roy Johnson, Michael Bleckley, William Hubert. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Tyson officiating. Friends may meet the family at the Funeral Home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. and Monday one hour prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to assist the family with expenses.

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