James J.R. R. Bradley

James R. (J.R.) Bradley passed away April 9, 2011. James, a resident of College Station, Texas, was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station, with the funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at College Station Cemetery.

James was born in Hillsboro, Texas on August 31, 1933. He and his parents with two sisters moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1944 after having lived a short time in Anacostia, a suburb of Washington D.C.

James graduated from Technical High School in Fort Worth, Texas and soon after joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Newfoundland during the Korean War. During this time he married Mary Ruth Ewer of Fort Worth, Texas.

Upon completing his service to our country, James was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration and moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 1971, James and his family moved to College Station, Texas where he completed his career with FAA at Easterwood Airport.

James was a member of the A&M Church of Christ. He received much joy in witnessing the Church grow and serve the community. He took tremendous pride in the Church’s service to children and college students.

James enjoyed a variety of activities over his lifetime. He excelled competitively in sports such as horseshoes, bowling, softball, and motorcycling. He was a notorious 42 domino player and was feared by both family and friends. James served as two term as the Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge No. 859 in Bryan, TX.

James was preceded in death by his father, J.H. Bradley and mother, Effie Malone Bradley, daughter Cindy Harroff.

James is survived by his wife of fifty-five years Ruth Bradley, son Chris Bradley of Sterling, Virginia and fiancé Lisa Denson, son–in-law Shawn & Lisa Harroff, of Palestine, Texas and 3 grandchildren Danielle, Haley, and Hunter Harroff, step-grandson Zach, sisters Jo & Dale Southern of Benbrook, Texas and Sue B. Stone and Roger C. Suter of Friendly, West Virginia and nephews Patrick and Patty Mayes of Deer Park, Texas, Timothy and Donna Mayes of Benbrook, Texas, Joseph D. and Cheryl Stone of Burleson, Texas and niece Elizabeth and Kenneth Lewis of Barry, Texas.