## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr., 62, owner of Bradshaw Chemical Co., died on 30 Nov 1982. He founded the firm eight years prior, selling farm chemicals in the Southeast. He previously worked for another chemical company and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on 1 Dec 1982 in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Franklin.

## Transcript

Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr  

15 FEB 1920 - 30 NOV 1982  
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Owner of firm in Franklin dies at age 62  

FRANKLIN - Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr., owner of Bradshaw Chemical Co., died yesterday at 62. Mr. Bradshaw founded the firm, which sold farm chemicals in the Southeast, eight years ago. He had been employed by another such company before starting his own business. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute.  

He is survived by two sons, Elmer Bradshaw III and Richard Bradshaw, both of Virginia Beach; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Cox Bradshaw of Franklin; a brother, Burton Bradshaw of Franklin; and a sister, Mrs. Marion deBord of Quincy, Fla.  

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Franklin.  

Richmond, Virginia  
Richmond Times-Dispatch  
01 Dec 1982  
Page 8  
Obituary for Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr.  

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[Birth: 15 FEB 1920 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 30 NOV 1982 - Dare County, North Carolina, USA]  

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr                              |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 62                                                  |
| Birth   | 15 February 1920; Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 30 November 1982; Dare County, North Carolina, USA  |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                       | Relationship   | Residence      |
|----------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr     | Decedent       | Franklin       |
| Elmer Bradshaw III         | Son            | Virginia Beach |
| Richard Bradshaw           | Son            | Virginia Beach |
| Mrs. Lillie Cox Bradshaw   | Mother         | Franklin       |
| Burton Bradshaw            | Brother        | Franklin       |
| Mrs. Marion deBord         | Sister         | Quincy, Fla.   |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper                | Date           | Page |
|--------------------------|----------------|------|
| Richmond Times-Dispatch  | 01 Dec 1982    | 8    |
## Other Relevant Information

Elmer Amos Bradshaw Jr. founded Bradshaw Chemical Co. eight years before his death. The company sold farm chemicals in the Southeast. He had previously worked for another chemical company. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute.