Johnny Ray Bradley, Sr.

Johnny Ray Bradley, Sr. 79, of Fort Gibson was born January 17, 1942 in Muskogee to Wren Eugene and Ellen Lena (Phillips) Bradley. He departed this earth for his heavenly home on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Fort Gibson. He married his high school sweetheart, Elwanda, on July 27, 1959 and they were blessed with four children. He led a wonderful life. Johnny graduated from Fort Gibson High School in 1960. He then went to work for and retired from OG&E. Being the energetic person he was, he could not really retire, so he went on to work for the City of Fort Gibson maintaining the cemetery grounds, and then driving a school bus for Fort Gibson Schools, where he loved and spoiled all his bus kids. In his spare time, his passionate hobbies were, raising racehorses, chickens, racing stock cars with his twin brother, Jimmy, playing gospel/bluegrass music with his friends and spending time at the lake, along with spending many mornings at the local café drinking coffee and discussing the world’s issues. Johnny was a member of Cookson Baptist Church, where he and Elwanda shared their singing and musical talents whenever they were asked, he loved playing the banjo and dobro. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters; Debi Bradley-Creason, Karen and Rick Crall; and son, Johnny Bradley Jr.; grandchildren, Wesley (Natasha) Benge, Greg (Kim) Benge, Wade (Melisa) Renfrow, Brittany Renfrow, Dakota Creason, Destinee Creason, Shawn (Amber) Crall, Staci Wickham, Heather (Jeremy) Aguilar, Patti (TJ) Cly, Tasha Corley, Teha Bradley, Tyler Bradley, Lane Bradley; 15 great-grandchildren, sister in law, Billie Bradley; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Elwanda Bradley; his parents; five brothers; Euel, Marvin, P.J., Bill, and his twin brother, Jimmy; sister, Pauline Yeager; son, Brent Bradley and granddaughter, Alecia. A celebration of Johnny’s life will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Citizens Cemetery Pavilion in Fort Gibson with Brother Gerald A. Peters officiating. Those in attendance, please wear masks and social distance. The family of Johnny Ray Bradley Sr. has entrusted his cremation and services to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Johnny Ray Bradley, Sr.

January 17, 1942 - January 28, 2021