Franklin Arnold Bradley, Sr.
May 19, 1932 ~ September 28, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Franklin Arnold Bradley, Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his residence.
Mr. Bradley was born in Buncombe County to the late Leonard and Ida Mae Owenby Bradley. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.
Franklin was a strong man of God. He was a member of Sunny View Baptist Church. He loved life, fishing, bluegrass music, his grand dogs and his family with all his heart.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Bradley; six children, Dale Bradley, Rick Bradley, Paula Jean Bradley (Robert Langenfeld), Terry Wayne Bradley (Robin), Franklin Arnold Bradley, Jr. (Tiffany) and Brenda Kay Bradley McPherson (Chris); eight grandchildren, Nicholas Bradley, Chance Bradley, Felicia Goggans, Cory McPherson, Shi McPherson, Billy McPherson, Jennifer McPherson and Shayla McPherson; four great grandchildren, Makya, Destiny, Caleb, and Caden and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 to 12:00 pm at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the service at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery in Fletcher.
Services
Funeral Service: October 5, 2022 12:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: October 5, 2022 11:00 am - April 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Tweeds Chapel Cemetery
1360 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry for your families loss! I was so glad that I got to know your dad for the last few months. He was such a sweet and wonderful man. I will miss him at Bible study. He leaves behind a beautiful family❤️
So sorry for your families loss! I have so many memories of fishing with him and grandpa and growing up around the shop!
Love you
Shirley Bradley
I knew Franklin all my life he was always friendly and kind (to everyone) We would go to Ms. Browns to hear them sings and play music He will be missed. Franklin has no more pain .He loved his family and the Lord . Our hearts go out to the family My God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Larry&Joyce Rogers
So sorry to hear about your Dads passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wil & Donna Redmon
My Dad certainly loved to play music with Franklin. I’m sure they are reunited in heaven, playing music. I remember camping trips when we were all children. My Mom and I send our regards, so hard to let them go. Love to you,
June and Maxine Melton
I worked with Frank at Asheville Fleet And he taught me so much. He was loved by everyone that knew him.
Charlene MCculloch