James Ernest Bradley, 90, of Hot Springs, AR formerly of Warren, AR went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at CHI St Vincent Arkansas Hospice Hot Springs, Ar.
He was born Thursday, August 16, 1934 in Bradley County Arkansas to the late Marvin Bradley and Georgia McKinney Bradley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Teresa Bradley Reed along with seven sisters and three brothers.
Surviving is his spouse of 70 years, Eva Williams Bradley whom he married on March 1, 1955. James is survived by one daughter Jamie Bradley Clark (Terry) of Hot Springs, AR, four grandchildren Niki Cochran (Chris) of Mammoth Springs, AR, Kasey Melton (Shane) of Alexander, AR, Krista Cordell (Barry) of Bauxite, AR, and Liz Johnson of Benton Ar; seven great children Tyler Melton, Landyn Melton, Koby Melton, Grace Cochran, Mary Cochran, Kaia Dabbs and Eva Thornton; two great, great grandchildren Charlotte Mae Green and Gracelyn Rae Dabbs.
He was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church of Rye, AR where he sang in the choir until health challenges affected his singing ability. He retired from Potlatch Corporation after 42 years of employment. He was a devoted Christian, husband, dad, papaw, great papaw and great-great papaw. He enjoyed deer hunting, crappie fishing, camping and spending time with his family, by whom he will forever be missed.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Frazer's Chapel with Rev. Tim Forman officiating. Burial in Willoughby Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home.