Hosea Dean Bradley

Hosea Dean Bradley Marion-Hosea Dean Bradley, 87, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. He was born October 30, 1916 in Johnson County to Walter Ray & Gertie (Malear) Bradley. He married Verble (Midgett) Bradley in 1939. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1970. He married Edna (Williams) Bradley in 1974. She died in 1985. He married Wilmeeta Billie (Followell) Bradley on June 27, 1987 in West Frankfort. She survives. He was a construction laborer with local #557 before retiring. He was a proud member of local #557 for over 50 years. He attended McKinney Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and gardening. He also liked to share what he had grown in his garden. He also enjoyed singing while on his tractor. Survivors Include: Wife: Wilmeeta Billie Bradley of Marion Three Sons: Everett Eugene Bradley & wife Margaret of Fitzgerald, GA. Paul Lavern Bradley & wife Carmen of Warrenville, IL. Cecil Ray Bradley & wife Lisa of Marion Step Son: Dennis Followell & wife Kim of Benton Step Daughter: Brenda McClerren & husband Jerry of Murphysboro, IL Four Grandchildren Four Step Grandchildren Two Great Grandchildren Four Step Great Grandchildren One Great Great Granddaughter Two Brothers: Clarence Bradley & wife Mary Evelyn of Batavia, IL. Urel Hansel Bradley & wife Nina of Batavia, IL. One Sister: Rosalea Schuman & husband Jim of North Aurora, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, daughter, Dorothy Irene Bradley, granddaughter, Belinda Brandley, six sisters, Amanda Mae Siercks, Mavie Peterman, Dimple (Bradley) Cook, Nora Overstreet, Clara Gillespie and Thelma Overstreet. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Dunford officiating. Burial will follow at White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 11th at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.