Benjamin Franklin Bradley, better known as Ben, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Ben was born July 9,1943 to the late James Edward and Reba Mooney Bradley. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and spent his working life as a diesel mechanic for Kenworth.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Nine Bradley; children, Shannon Franklin, Rodney Bradley, Brittany (Adam) Moon, and Benjamin J. (Taylor) Bradley; grandchildren, Zara (Brent) Crump and Brianna Franklin; great grandchildren, Kayden Williamson, Colton Williamson, Chloe Williamson, Adalyn Moon, Oakley Moon, and Grayson Crump; two sisters, Brenda Tanner and Wanda Gouge; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Cindy Sheffield; and two brothers, Robert and Raymond Bradley.
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, from 4:00 until 5:00 PM from the chapel of Bell Funeral Home Sumiton with a celebration of his life at 5:00.
