Gary Bradshaw 78, of Muscle Shoals, died peacefully at home, December 17, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Dorothy and Eugene Bradshaw and his two siblings Dennis Bradshaw (Kathleen) and Sallie Koutsos. Visitation will be Saturday, 10-11:30 am at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. His funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Ben Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
Gary was a member of Highland Park Church of Christ and an avid kayaker, nature lover and sports fan, especially, Alabama football. He was a member of local #420 Steamfitters, Philadelphia PA. Gary was a brave, kind and loving man, devoted to his family and God. His character was undiminished by his long illness and his virtues were displayed to everyone who knew him until the end.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty two years, Bonnie; five children, Gina Zedeck (David), Gary Bradshaw, Jr., Kelly Bradley (Mitch), Kim Rosas (Fred), Chris Bradshaw (Margie); grandchildren, Ashley (Glen), Mitchell, Brittany, Alex, Gabbi, Noah, Nicole and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of North Alabama Hospice, especially Laura, Tina, Nicole, Maggie and Coco and his special doctor for many years, Dr. Ridgeway.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to Highland Park Church of Christ building fund @600 Geneva Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.
