Oney "Paul" Bradham's Obituary
Oney Paul Bradham, 94, of Longview passed away peacefully at home in the company of family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with Dr. Keith Rothra officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
He was born in Itasca, TX on August 23, 1924. He worked for Sun Oil Company for 40 years before retiring. He made lifelong friends during his employment. He was a Master Mason at Chamberlain Lodge #913 in Kingsville, TX, a York Rite Mason and a Shriner. He wa a Naval Aviator during WW II.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Billie Jeanne Hobbs Bradham of Longview and his son, Forest Douglas Bradham of Uvalde, TX.
Those left to cherish his memory are one sister, Rosiland Fuller of Flowery Branch, GA; daughter, Kathy Bradham Stelpflug (P.D. “Hammer” Stelpflug of Longview; daughter-in-law, Kay Bradham of Uvalde, TX; grandsons, Paul E. Stelpflug (Leslie) of Tatum, TX, Thomas D. Stelpflug of Georgetown, TX and Douglas Tate Bradham (Melissa) of Uvalde, TX; great grandchildren, Haden and Hannah Stelpflug of Roundrock, TX and Zachary Martin and Laney Stelpflug of Tatum, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 6977 Main St. Houston, TX 77030.
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