RACINE – Charles Augusta Bradley, 84, peacefully and quietly passed from this earthly life into eternal life in his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018

He was born February 13, 1934 in New Albany, Mississippi, the son of Albert and Birt Bradley.  At an early age he was baptized and became a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, New Albany Mississippi.  In 1955 he relocated to Racine, Wisconsin where he united with the Second M.B. Church under the late M.C. Davis.  He served as Deacon for over 50 years, loved the people of God and served the men and women of God with the wisdom of the God.

Charles served in the United Sates Army, PFC-Honorably Discharged in 1957.

He married his soul mate LaVane King on July 7, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to this union a son was born, Gregory Lenair Bradley.

He was employed at Racine Steel Casting for over 50 years as a General Foreman, Line Leader and Laborer receiving several awards for his dedication and hard work.

Charles was preceded in by his parents, wife LaVane King Bradley, Brother Albert Lee Bradley and Sister Doris Bradley Wade.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his son, Gregory Bradley, sisters Mae Bradley, Kathleen Brown (Orven), brothers Alfred Bradley (Gennie), Darrell Bradley (Maxine), Larry Bradley (Juanita) and special friends Bill Irvine and Pastor Daryn Crenshaw; and a host of other relative and friends.

In keeping with his wishes, a private service will take place.  His interment with military honors will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.