Willie Bradshaw

Coats, NC : Mr.  Willie Cortell Bradshaw, age 71, of Coats passed away Saturday at his residence.  Graveside Funeral Service will be 11:00AM Thursday at Harnett Devotional Gardens.  Officiating will be Rev. Eddie Smith.     Mr. Bradshaw was born March 29, 1943 in Sampson County to the late Junious Cortell & Lottie Frances Autry Bradshaw.  He was preceded in death his wife, Peggie Johnson Bradshaw and a son, Mickey Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw was a retired US Army and National Guard Veteran. After retirement, he worked in the heating and air conditioning business. Surviving include children, Karen McCorquodale of Dunn, Tracy Roberts and Regina Dudley both of Benson, Melinda Ann Johnson of Clinton and Timmy Sessoms; sisters, Frances Marie B. Pope of Clinton, Joyce Gray B. Cooper of New Port and Leona "Beth" B. Walker of Oregon; brother, William Junior Bradshaw of Clinton, 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 9:30AM to 10:30 AM Thursday prior to the graveside service.