Ray - Bradley's Obituary
Ray Bradley was born on January 17, 1927 in Sevierville, TN. to Andrew J. & Lou Rayfield Bradley.
He died at a Portland Hospital on May 7, 2004 at the age of 77.
He lived in Tennessee until moving to Springdale, WA., to Warm Springs, OR. and then moved to St. Helens in 1940.
He was in the Navy from 44-46 coming back to St. Helens Hi to graduate in '47.
He married Lorna on 10/20/56 in St. Helens, OR.
He worked as a saw Filer for Pope and Talbot and retired at Freisen Lumber in 1992.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Elks and Mason Lodges. His enjoyments included dogs, grandkids, cows, the out-of-doors, farming, puttering around and football.
Survivors include: Lorna Bradley of Warren, OR.; Sons: Doug Bradley of Warren, OR.; Mike Bradley of Scappoose; Sister: Edith Overstreet of St. Helens. 4 grandchildren.
Graveside service & vault interment: Columbia Memorial Gardens; Saturday 5/15/04 at 3:00 PM
Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia Co. Humane Society or to a charity of ones choice.
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