Robert Lee "Bob" Bradley, Sr.

On Monday, November 4th, 2013, Robert Lee "Bob" Bradley, Sr., age 75 of Camden was loosed from this temporal life into the eternal presence and embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on August 26th, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Joseph & Myrtle (Kitchen) Bradley. He married Clarice "Emmalene" Nichols. They shared over 53 years of marriage. Their union was blessed with three children; Sherrie, Robert Lee, Jr. and Rhonda. Bob & Emmalene moved to the Hamilton area early in their marriage and eventually made their home in Preble County. He had worked for 40 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator in SK Construction in Middletown, Ohio and was a lifetime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18 AFL-CIO. Member of the Calvary Christian Center in Hamilton, Ohio and more recently attended the Christ Commission Temple in Camden, Ohio.

Preceded in death by his wife, Clarice "Emmalene" (Nichols) Bradley in 2012; brothers, John, Elbert Cyrus, Charles, Clyde & Donald Bradley; sisters, Louise Oaks and Charlotte Bailey.

He will be missed in this life by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie (Mike) Grubb, of Loveland, his son and daughter-in-law, Bob (Veronda) Bradley, Jr. of Hamilton and his daughter, Rhonda Bradley of Camden; grandchildren, Gabe (Pat), Janna (Kyle), Jared, Leigh Anne, Brandon, Tim, Ty, Tanner, Abby and Ashlynn; great grandchildren, Taylor, Seth, Baby Emmalene, and Gracie; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean (Jack) Riggs of Wheelersburg and Mabel Hunt of California; nephews, nieces, cousins and other dear family members, his church family and a host of other friends.

Visitation will be Friday, November 8th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Calvary Christian Center, 2355 Jacksonburg Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011. A home going celebration will follow at 1:00 with Pastors Jim and Diane Mullins officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Camden. Condolences may be sent www.barnesfuneralhome.com