Leonard Whitlow Bradley, Sr., 91, of Morganton, NC, passed way Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He was born in Wise County, VA on June 23, 1934. He was the son of the late Samuel Robert Bradley and Etter Rose Triplett Bradley.
Leonard served his Lord and Savior, dedicating is life as a servant within his church, Praise Assembly of God and the former Church of God on Hwy 181 N. He was Sunday school director at the Church of God for many years.
Leonard was instrumental in developing the Brentwood Water Corporation and served as president for over 40 year years. He was a founding member of the Carbon City Volunteer Fire Department and was a former member of the Morganton Optimist Club. Mr. Bradley owned and operated Carbon City Trade Center and Leonard’s Trade Center for 61 years. His family was his greatest treasure, and he proudly displayed their pictures above the door for all to see at the Carbon City Trade Center.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Ben Bradley (Margaret), Kathy Clark (Audey), Cynthia Hart (David), Diana Queen (Michael), Tina Still (Bob), John Bradley, Robbie Dean Bradley (Brenda), Lisa Cox (Rodney), and Sara Sisk (Rodney); grandchildren, Brandy Martino (Mark), Brad Bradley, Melissa Corpening (Jeff), Heather Bolick (Jase), Amanda Millian (Bradd), Jason Feimster, Joshua Feimster, Bethany Van Pelt (Byron), Misty Gainey (Brandon), Tyler Jones (Amy), Elijah Jones, Kriston Clifton (Will), Emily Bradley, Kevin Cox (Shelby Longgrear), Ashleigh Cox (Josh Ingle), Autumn Mize (Robert), Taylor Barajas (Nathan), and Branson Sisk; great-grandchildren, Adam Martino, Alexandria Martino, Jaxon Martino, and Sydnee Martino, Airionna Bradley, Dakota Bradley, Charlotte Van Pelt, Henry Van Pelt, Stella Jones Kate, Drexel Jones, Kinsley Reeves, Blakely Reeves, Carson Perry, Ky Dillingham, Ansleigh Mize, Owen Mize, Anna Gainey, Jack Gainey,; great-great-grandchildren, Asher Martino and Kora Martino; sister, Doris Bradley Bird; special niece, Becky Worley; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Lula Kirby Bradley; grandson, Matthew Bradley; granddaughter, Amber Queen; five brothers; and five sisters.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Praise Assembly of God. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. in the church with Revs. Kevin Crawford and Boyd Biggerstaff officiating. Burial will follow at Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Praise Assembly of God, PO Box 897, Glen Alpine, NC 28628.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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A friend for many years. RIP
Sara and family. I’m sorry on the loss of your Dad, Pawpaw and Great Pawpaw. Never had the opportunity to meet him but if your family is testament to the type of family his legacy leaves then it’s a fine one. If you need anything, anything at all please reach out to me. I’m right next door and willing to help with whatever you need. My sincere condolences to all of your family. Much Love, Kim R.
Sweet Leonard, we at Praise Assembly loved you so much. You were such a blessing to us! I know you are with Jesus and Edith. See ya soon
My prayers are with you and your family
May God wrap his arms around this family and surround them with love and support God Bless
He was such a good man! The Street family loved him so very much! Yall are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please reach out to us. Love yall
Even though it was only for a few months, I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to know and spend time with Leonard and his family. In that short time, I got to know what an extraordinary man he was, and how adored he was by his amazing family and others who knew him. I'm going to miss you, Leonard......like a sore thumb, as you'd jokingly put it. Rest in Peace and may God bless and watch over your family.