Bradley Smith, Jr.'s Obituary
Bradley Smith, Jr. 80, of Charlotte passed away on September 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS and other health ailments.
He was born on December 30, 1941 in Norwood, NC and was the son of the late Haywood Smith and Elizabeth Smith.
He was a graduate of Aquadale High School in 1960 and served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1971. After completing his service, Bradley opened Central Park Barber Shop in Charlotte, NC and served a large number of customers there for 60 years before retiring in 2021. He was a member of Wilson Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Although Bradley and his family lived in Charlotte, he had a lake house on Lake Tillery where he spent his free time and weekends. Upon his retirement he sold his house in Charlotte and moved to the lake full time.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, traveling and most importantly spending time with his family; especially his loving grandchildren. He was a great husband and father.
He was married to his loving wife Ellene Whitley Smith and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by Michael Smith and wife Debra of Charlotte, NC, Troy Smith of Norwood, and Ellen Smith Watson and husband Howard of Charlotte, along with his grandchildren, Whitley Watson, Holton Watson, R.J. Waldroup, Brianna Andrews, and James Andrews.
He is also survived by his brother Eugene Smith and wife Kay, Marvin Smith and wife Bonita, Larry Smith and wife Patti all of Norwood. He was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn Barbee of Albemarle.
A funeral service will be held at 3pm Thursday, September 22, 2022 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel of Albemarle with Rev. Beau Linker officiating. Burial will follow in Norview Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to ALS, 4 N Blount St #200, Raleigh, NC 27601.
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