Richard Bradley, 87, of 205 N. Mountain Street, Blacksburg, entered eternal rest Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Mary Black Hospital-Gaffney.

Widower of Margaret Good Bradley, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Richard and Beatrice Bradley.

He was a member of Bethel C.M.E. Church, a retired employee of Cherokee County Schools, and Kelly's Steak House.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Maggie Whisonant and a brother, Bob Bradley. Surviving are: one daughter, Janelle Bradley of the home; one brother, Howard Bradley (Phoronia) of Gaffney; one sister, Jean Bradley; 4 grandchildren, Cassaundra Shifty, Natasha Bradley, Jerry Whisonant, Jr., and Ashton Corry.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m., in Bethel C.M.E. Church in Blacksburg with Rev. Doris Landrum officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Bradley will be in state in the church Thursday at 12:00 noon.

The Gilmore Mortuary www.gilmoresmortuary.com