July 18, 2024. He was born October 24, 1937, to the late Stewart Alexander Bradshaw and
Annie Ford Bradshaw.
I addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Bradshaw, Johnnie
Bradshaw, Stewart (Buddy) Bradshaw Jr., Floyd Bradshaw and grandson Joshua Bradshaw, son
to Kimberly Bradshaw Townsend.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Prestwood Bradshaw of Lenoir, brother Harold Bradshaw and
wife Beth of Galesburg, Il., son Tommy Bradshaw and wife Cindy of Lenoir, and his daughter
Kimberly Bradshaw Townsend and husband Henry of Lenoir. In addition, he has two
grandchildren, Jason Bradshaw and Christin Bradshaw Beaver along with two great
granddaughters, Jaya Bradshaw and Miranda Beaver.
Wayne was a devoted husband to Shelby and was married for 69 years prior to his passing. He
was a truck driver for 50 years, with the last 25 years driving for Caldwell Freight Lines. He
loved truck driving and would still be driving today if not for his declining health. He loved to
watch westerns and spend time working on his tractor.
A graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM,
with Pastor Dennis Whitt presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be
made to hospice provided by Carolina Caring of NC.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradshaw Family.
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