John Ruben Bradley, age 76, of Mooresboro

John Ruben Bradley, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025.

John was born March 29, 1949 in Rutherford County, to the late Robert T. Bradley and Avis Hines Bradley. He was a member of the Restoration Church in Forest City. John served as the Assistant Chaplain of the Rutherford County Detention Center alongside the late Rev. Jerry Hames and was heavily involved in a number of other prison ministries. He proudly served the United States in the Army during the Vietnam War as a Buck Sergeant. Following his service, John worked as an electrician for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Bradley; son, Joseph Ruben Bradley; grandchildren, Ciara Bradley, Rueben Wake Harrill, and William Thomas Harrill; and brothers: Robert Bradley, Bruce Bradley, and Clark Bradley.

Left to treasure the memories of his life are his wife, Brenda Bradley; sons, John Christopher Bradley (Staci), and Shawn Daniel Bradley; stepchildren, Tamara Rape (Robert), Tiana Waters, Mark Hill (Angie), April Condrey (Joe), Jason Hill (Andrea), and Lacy Harrill (Clint); grandchildren, Christian Montgomery Bradley, Victoria Danielle Bradley, John Michael Seth Bradley, Noah Jae Bradley, Daniel Bradley, Kayla Bradley, Christine Bradley, Joshua Forrest, Miranda Rape, Avery Waters, Amari Waters, Aden Waters, Basil Stacy, Nicole Hill, Myah Hill, Kylie Sisk, Emily Sisk, Paige Condrey, Kayla Condrey, Easton Sisk, Jaden Hill, Keely Hill, Alex Muller, and Kingston and Kyrie; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon Waters (Chester).

Funeral services were held May 2 at Restoration Church of Forest City with Rev. Paul Lane officiating. Military Honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.