Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:54 am

Joe Martin Bradley, age 77 of Ellenboro died Monday, August 3, 2026. Joe was born April 28, 1949, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Will Briscoe (Red) and Eunice Hardin Bradley.

Joe worked for Community Cash as assistant manager, Charlotte Gold in Matthews, American Greetings, Inc., and retired as a mail carrier from the Spindale Post Office. Joe was a member of Alexander Baptist Church where he served on the Daycare Committee, as Deacon and a Choir Member. Most recently he was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Tommy Bradley and Bill Bradley and his sister, Jackie Sanders.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Greene Bradley, his brother Jim Bradley (Susan) of Rosenberg, TX, sisters-in-law Dawn Bradley of Shelby, Pam Bradley of Forest City and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held August 5 at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Conner and Rev. Terry White officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.