Billy Bradley, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton

Billy Bradley, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Billy was born January 4, 1944 in Rutherford County, the late Ernest Bradley and Lollie Sisk Bradley.

He was a logger for over sixty-five years having worked for South Mountain Pulp Wood, Inc. He was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Rev. Ernest Bradley and Ronald "Mickey" Bradley and a brother, Donald Bradley.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Barbara Metcalf of Atlanta, Billy Bradley, Jr. of Avery County, Betty Toney of Forest City, Judy Coffey of Rutherfordton, Freida Jones of Green Hill, Eva Horton of Raleigh and Ceedaja Ruggels of Wisconsin; siblings, Beatrice Splawn, Tom Bradley and Judy Cox (James) all of Rutherfordton; 27 grandchildren which includes Billy Praytor, 36 great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, June 21 at Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church with Rev. Chad Sisk and Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.