Leland E. “Brad” Bradshaw, 80, died of natural causes on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his home in Liberty, MO. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Jean (Hewitt) Bradshaw; his sons Randal Bradshaw (wife Sarah) and Darren Bradshaw (wife Maria); three grandchildren, Katherine Bradshaw, Elizabeth Bradshaw, and Athena Bradshaw; and many close friends. Born and raised in Clinton, MO, Leland moved to Kansas City after his marriage to Norma. He retired in 2005 after working 44 years with TWA and 3 years with American Airlines. Leland was a great father, a talented machinist and a craftsman. He had a passion for classic cars, collectibles, and helping his friends and family with projects. Service 2:00pm Monday May 11, 2015, at White Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00pm. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Road, Gladstone, Mo. 64119 (816) 452-8419. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the TWA Museum (www.twamuseumat10richardsroad.org)
