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Obituary For Mr.Richard Bradley
Graveside Services Tuesday-May 5,2020 at 1pm
Camp Memorial Gardens
1095 Ga Hwy 54
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Watkins Funeral Home-McDonough Chapel Inc
Richard Warren Bradley, 86, of Hampton, GA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020. He was born January 6, 1934 in Shreveport, LA to Jesse J. and Fannie Mae Bradley. His family moved to Texarkana, TX when he was seven years old where he attended Sunset Elementary School. Later the family settled in Kansas City, MO.
Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He wanted to become a dentist and attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA where he received the foundation to become a pre-med student. After attending college for one year, Richard left to marry Jacqueline E. Bradley in 1954, who was expecting their first child. This union was blessed with four children.
In 1970 Richard married Juda A. Middleton. Two children were welcomed to this union. Richard married Auletta Seward in 1991.
On January 26, 1995, Richard married Priscilla E. Eddy and remained with her until his passing. They relocated to Hampton, GA in 2015.
In 1961 Richard joined the Nation of Islam and became a devoted minister under the Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1964. He led a disciplined life and only ate one meal a day. Richard had to step down as a minister due to his wife’s health problems. As a loving father he was a great role model and made birthday cakes from scratch for his family. In 1981 Louis Farrakhan invited Richard to serve as a minister again. His ministry ended in 1998 due to his health.
Richard was very athletic. He was a Golden Gloves boxer but lost interest after he knocked a contender’s teeth out. His favorite sport was football, which he played in high school and then later coached a semi- pro team that he started in Kansas City. Both teams were named the Buffalos.
He was the original quarterback of the semi-pro Buffalos until his knee was shattered during a game in Tulsa. When he arrived back in Kansas City after the game, his options were to have his leg removed or agree to an experimental surgery by a German doctor. The operation was a success and the results lasted for 50 years. Richard had a second knee replacement in 2011.
Richard was an excellent barber and retired from the United States Post Office. After retirement, he loved working as a school bus driver.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 25 years: Priscilla E. Bradley; his brother: Robert C. Bradley; three sons: Richard W. Bradley, Jr. (Rosalyn), Lance E. Bradley (Tina) and Calvin Middleton, Jr.; three daughters: Donna R. YaDullah-Chase (John), Valerie L. Salaam (Dwight), and Michelle Bradley; 31 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and the following siblings: John L. Bradley and Jesse J. Bradley, Jr.; a sister-in-law: Toni Bradley and a son-in-law: Jimmie S. YaDullah. Interment will be held at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville, GA. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in Kansas City, Missouri by the Nation of Islam on a later date.
Guest Book
May God rest your soul Uncle Richard! You were such a good man, you will be missed. But, we are grateful you are in peace and resting in your heavenly home.
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My bad once again Roynell Herron is the one that left the last message if you don't know me Janice Faye is my mother
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Hi Uncle Richard my bad didn't get a chance to spend any quality time with you but was always thinking of you and Aunt Priscilla Uncle Richard I just wanted to say thank you for making and keeping my Aunt Priscilla happy throughout the years you will be missed rest in peace Uncle Richard
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I'll always remember Mr Richard the hugs he is always quick to give, the enormous smiles and kind words, a very gentle giant. Rest in paradise.. Yolanda Eddy
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Richard was an outstanding gentleman who leaves a legacy of kindness and dignity as a man and a husband to my sister, Priscilla. Over the years, I observed him to be a kindhearted, no nonsense person with a classy manner about him. I respected him for being a person who knew who he was and who seemed to understand his purpose on this earth. Rest in peace brother-in-law. You have earned your rest. Edward A. Eddy
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I am blessed to be your daughter and loved no only you as my father however as well a great man . You will be in my heart always. You were always there for me even if you didn't know . I will miss you Daddy. Love you for Life ..... Michelle Bradley
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I wish i would've gotten to know you better I've heard All about you through cousins, brothers, & my mother, i know you were special too our family i can tell bye looking at the many photos of you thanks for all you've done for us you were so good and selfless to help us out all those years Now that I'm older and can appreciate things more I'm just so sorry I missed getting know you better I pray you Rest In Peace and as we all remember take time remembering who you were. Love Carl... your great great nephew.
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MY CHILDHOOD WAS FULL OF MEMORIES BEING WITH UNCLE RICHARD AND HIS FAMILY AS A LITTLE GIRL I WOULD SPEND THE DAY AT THEIR HOUSE I REMEMBER THAT I WAS SCARED OF THUNDER & LIGHTNING THEIR DOGS I ALWAYS LIKED SEEING THEM BUT BOY I WAS AFRAID TO DO ANYTHING ELSE BUT LOOK WHEN I GOT OLDER I WOULD SPEND THE WEEKENDS THERE I WOULD GET SO EXCITED WHEN UNCLE RICHARD WOULD RIDE UP IN THAT CANDY APPLE RED IMPERIAL PLAYING KPRS ON THE RADIO BEING AROUND THEM TAUGHT ME TO EAT WELL DRINK LOTS OF WATER TAKE YOUR VITAMINS EXERCISE AND OF COURSE THERE WAS THE MOSQUE I WOULD GO TOO AS EARLY AS WHEN THEY WORSHIPED IN THE TYKES FOR TOTS BUILDING, UNCLE RICHARD WAS A FATHER FIGURE, UNCLE, BROTHER, & SOMEONE I DEEPLY RESPECTED YOU WERE AN HONORABLE MAN UNCLE RICHARD I HOPE TO NEVER FORGET THAT LOVE RALONDA BRADLEY
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I may not have a muslim if it were not for Bro student minister Richard Muhammad and his family I want thank them all for their love and sacrifice may Allah be please with him Jerome Muhammad.
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Peace and Blessings to Minister Richard and his beloved Family. You have always been my spiritual father, I thank you for your love and wisdom. Your soft speech and unwavering faith has touched me and my family forever. Many thanks blessing and peace.We have lost a Great Soldier, Soul and Brother. Always your Captain Bro.Eugene Muhammad and Family
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I was shopping at Walmart with my husband Gene in KC in 1995. I saw this distinguished man shopping for groceries. What caught my attention was that he had his head straight forward, not paying any attention to anyone. Not looking at different women in the store like a lot of men do, just shopping. My husband saw him and said "There's Brother Richard. I said do you know him and he said "yes". We go to the same Mosque. I said "wow". That's the man for Priscilla.I said if he meets Priscilla, he'll fall in love with her and he did and she did. They were happily married for 25 years. She was a loving and dedicated wife and he was a loyal, loving and very respectful husband. I'll miss him saying "Hey Sis" and his favorite saying was "jive turkey". I know he's resting in peace
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I will always remember his laughter and kind heart. I will always remember our dominoes games that he wouldn't let me win in. Our Sundays watching football,boxing. And his famous line "Pass it on. Love Chennel
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AS Salaam Alaikum to my Kansas City father. His love and care for Muhammad's Mosque #30 and the believers was deep and heartfelt, his spirit of life unmatched and without a doubt true! I will miss his kind words of encouragement and his strength in leadership! To my Sister Priscilla a beautiful loving angle from Allah as well. I am glad to call you a friend, and blessed to call you family. Love you and may Allah ease your missing of bro Minister Richard. Sincerely bro James Muhammad & Family!
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We will really miss your calm gentle nature. You fought the fine fight.. Condolences to your family. Lowell and Joyce Chandler
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Prayers to my sister Priscilla and Richard's son Lance. Love you. Richard touched my life in a very delicate with three simple words "Pass it on." He will be missed. Thank God he is now resting in peace. Esther
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Prayers to my sister Priscilla and Richard's son Lance. Love you. Richard touched my life in a very delicate with three simple words "Pass it on." He will be missed. Thank God he is now resting in peace.
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A most wonderful father, Kind, Loving, thoughtful, insightful, Servant of Allah!
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Love you daddy rest well God is good he takes nothing but the best. Much love to you Pricilla for loving and taking care of our daddy Love Rosalind (little ros)
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May you get your star in the sky to continue watching over us in our lifes journey. Love you papa rest well
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I thank God for allowing me to meet a complete gentle man like you. You were one of my lovable patient. My God grant you peaceful rest. My prayers go to your family, especially your beautiful loving wife Priscilla. Claudette.
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I thank God for allowing me to meet a complete gentle man like you. You were one of my lovable patient. My God grant you peaceful rest. My prayers go to your family, especially your beautiful loving wife Priscilla. Claudette.
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May God rest your soul in eternal peace. I love you Daddy! From your daughter, Val.
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I'll miss you brother in law, your buddy, Bro Johnny
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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