John Joseph "Joe" Bradley's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Sanford, North Carolina

John Joseph "Joe" Bradley

October 3, 1948 - May 9, 2025 (76 years old)

Sanford, North Carolina

John Joseph "Joe" Bradley's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Sanford, North Carolina

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Smith Funeral Home

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John Joseph "Joe" Bradley

October 3, 1948 - May 9, 2025 (76 years old)

Sanford, North Carolina

John Joseph Bradley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Joseph Bradley of Sanford, North Carolina, who passed away on May 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lotis Bradley and Ann Sedesse Bradley. He is survived by: his sons, James Edwin Bradley (Tammy) of Sanford, NC and John Joseph Bradley II of Bear Creek, NC; and his grandchildren, J. D. Bradley, Savannah Bradley and Christian Bradley.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made in Joe's memory to Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 763 AF&AM Building Fund, PO Box 691 Broadway, NC 27505.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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May 14

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Smith Funeral Home
201 1st St, Broadway, NC 27505

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May 15

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Smith Funeral Home Chapel
201 1st St, Broadway, NC 27505

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