Claude Leroy Bradshaw Obituary
The passing of Claude Leroy Bradshaw of Decatur, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 30, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Claude Leroy Bradshaw to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Claude may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude Arthur Bradshaw and Grace Margaret Bradshaw (Wooton); his wife Eva Marie Hayes; and his friends, Junior Logan and Bill Moore.
He is survived by: his children, Claude A. Bradshaw (Lisa) of Decatur, IL, Tracy Bradshaw of Decatur, IL and Brenda Bradshaw of Decatur, IL; his siblings, Mike Bradshaw (Amiee) of Decatur, IL and Tootie Rodgers (Jim Rush) of Decatur, IL; and his caregiver Sue. He is also survived by four granddaughters, three grandsons, five great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter.