Frank Bradley

Frank Bradley, age 74, of Brodhead, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 in Okeechobee, Florida. He was the husband of Katherine (Harris) Bradley, and the son of the late Thurnie and Beulah (Brummett) Bradley of Brodhead. He was born September 1st, 1942 in Berea, Kentucky, and was the oldest of 5 children. Frank was a graduate of Brodhead High School, Class of 1960. He married Katherine Harris, December 28th, 1962 and from their union came two daughters, Jennifer and Carrie.

Frank was a Millwright and President of Selco Steel Erectors Company, Inc. of West New York, New Jersey, specializing in mechanization systems and sorting machines for the US Postal Service, Bulk Mail Centers throughout the nation. He relocated the company to Kentucky In 1989. Frank was also a farm owner and enjoyed the cattle business.

Frank was a faithful, active member of Brodhead Baptist Church. He had the reputation of being a kind and generous man who showed care and concern for others. He loved to travel and he enjoyed going on trips to different parts of the country with friends, and with his children and grandchildren. Following his retirement, Frank and Katherine have spent their winters in Okeechobee where they made many new friends. Frank especially enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle.

Those left to remember his full and rewarding life are his wife of 54 years, Katherine. His daughters; Jennifer (Bill) Adkisson of Brodhead, and Carrie (Dwaine) Crabtree of Somerset. A granddaughter, Hannah Adkisson; and a grandson, Aaron Adkisson. Two brothers and one sister, Jerry (Suzy) Bradley of Lexington, Debra (Larry) Smith of Lexington, and Jeff (Cherryell) Bradley of Brodhead. And sister-in-law, Gail Bradley of Lexington, widow of his late brother, Doug Bradley. Many nieces and nephews also remain to celebrate the life of their “Uncle Frank”, as well as several cousins.

Visitation for Frank Bradley will be held on Sunday, January 29th, 2017 from 4pm-8pm at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals. A second visitation will be held on Monday, January 30th, 2017 from 9am-12pm at the Brodhead Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday January 30th 2017 at 12pm at the church with Bros. Don Jones & Ralph Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Ottawa Cemetery.

Pallbearers are: Aaron Adkisson, Hank Bradley, Bill Newman, Mark McKinney, David Pensol, and David Coffey.

In memory of Frank Bradley donations may be made to Brodhead Baptist Church and the Gideons.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com

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