Obituary of Joel Jacob "Bubba" Bradshaw Jr.

JOEL JACOB BRADSHAW JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - February 24, 1998 

Joel Jacob ``Bubba'' Bradshaw Jr., 78, died Feb. 23, 1998, at his home. 

Mr. Bradshaw was born in Carrsville, Va., a son of the late Joel J. and Mason Saunders Bradshaw. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had retired as a supervisor in the maintenance department of Union Camp Corp. He was an Episcopalian and a member of the American Legion Post No. 73. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline S. Bradshaw; a daughter, Margaret Ann Martin and her husband, Allan; a sister, Judith Ann Barrett and her husband, Hartwell, of Waverly; a brother, Mason S. Bradshaw of California; two grandsons, Joel Jacob Britt and John Landon Britt. He was predeceased by three sisters, Clara Myrtle Watson, Margaret Sykes and Claudine Babb. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Edmund Pickup and Fr. Carl DeSouza. The family will receive friends at the residence at 614 Second Ave., and suggests that memorial donations may be made to The Children's Center, 700 Campbell, Franklin, Va. 23851 or the St. Jude's Catholic Church Building Fund, 1014 Clay St., Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7\


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Joel Jacob "Bubba" Bradshaw Jr., 78, died 23 Feb 1998 at his home. Born in Carrsville, Va., he was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired maintenance supervisor with Union Camp Corp.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, 26 Feb 1998, in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Edmund Pickup and Fr. Carl DeSouza.

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JOEL JACOB BRADSHAW JR.

Joel Jacob "Bubba" Bradshaw Jr., 78, died Feb. 23, 1998, at his home.

Mr. Bradshaw was born in Carrsville, Va., a son of the late Joel J. and Mason Saunders Bradshaw. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had retired as a supervisor in the maintenance department of Union Camp Corp. He was an Episcopalian and a member of the American Legion Post No. 73.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline S. Bradshaw; a daughter, Margaret Ann Martin and her husband, Allan; a sister, Judith Ann Barrett and her husband, Hartwell, of Waverly; a brother, Mason S. Bradshaw of California; two grandsons, Joel Jacob Britt and John Landon Britt. He was predeceased by three sisters, Clara Myrtle Watson, Margaret Sykes and Claudine Babb.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday [26 February 1998] in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Edmund Pickup and Fr. Carl DeSouza. The family will receive friends at the residence at 614 Second Ave., and suggests that memorial donations may be made to The Children's Center, 700 Campbell, Franklin, Va. 23851 or the St. Jude's Catholic Church Building Fund, 1014 Clay St., Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Joel Jacob "Bubba" Bradshaw Jr.   |
| Age   | 78                                |
| Birth | 1920 (estimated); Carrsville, Va. |
| Death | 23 February 1998; at his home     |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                            | Relationship         | Residence  |
| Joel Jacob "Bubba" Bradshaw Jr. | Decedent             | Not stated |
| Pauline S. Bradshaw             | Wife                 | Not stated |
| Margaret Ann Martin             | Daughter             | Not stated |
| Allan Martin                    | Son-in-law           | Not stated |
| Judith Ann Barrett              | Sister               | Waverly    |
| Hartwell Barrett                | Brother-in-law       | Waverly    |
| Mason S. Bradshaw               | Brother              | California |
| Joel Jacob Britt                | Grandson             | Not stated |
| John Landon Britt               | Grandson             | Not stated |
| Joel J. Bradshaw                | Father (predeceased) | Not stated |
| Mason Saunders Bradshaw         | Mother (predeceased) | Not stated |
| Clara Myrtle Watson             | Sister (predeceased) | Not stated |
| Margaret Sykes                  | Sister (predeceased) | Not stated |
| Claudine Babb                   | Sister (predeceased) | Not stated |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 24 February 1998     |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Army veteran of World War II
• Retired supervisor in the maintenance department of Union Camp Corp.
• Episcopalian
• Member of American Legion Post No. 73
• Also known as "Bubba"


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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