Claude H. Bradley

Claude H. Bradley, 85, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away November 28, 2014 at Mercy Health Center in Rogers, AR. He was born on March 11, 1929 in Tupelo, Ark. to Tad and Anna Wallander Bradley. Claude was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Sam, B.D. and Perry Bradley. Claude grew up in Little Rock, Ark. where he graduated from Little Rock High School in 1946. After high school he attended Little Rock Junior College and University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Claude joined the United States Air Force in 1946 and served 22 years in the Air Force and retired as a Major. He served in the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He worked for AT&T for 30 years and retired as Division Manager Engineer, Kansas City, Mo. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bella Vista; Aarat and Scimitar Shrine Centers; Past President of Nomad Shrine Club; Board of Governors Shrine Hospital in St. Louis, MO; Past President of the Central States Shrine Greeters Association; Masonic Lodge and Chapter 295 Order of the Eastern Star. Claude was survived by the love of his life by Jessie Mae Waters Bradley. They were happily married for 64 years. He was also survived by his very special nephews and nieces, Floyd Bradley, Liz Sowder, Michael Waters, Sharon Aureli and Karen Jackson. raveside service at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 with military honors at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Reverend David Fleming officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m. and 11:30 a.m., December 4 prior to leaving Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) in procession to Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindburg Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63131 or Salvation Army, 2225 W. Walnut St., Rogers, Ark. 72756. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.