Rev. Aurelius Bradley

Rev. Aurelius Bradley transitioned from his earthly home to eternity on December 6, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was a life-long resident of Hopkins County as he was born to the late Venolia Conner and James K. Bradley on August 17, 1942. He was educated in the Hopkins County schools attending Rosenwald High School. On April 22, 1970, he joined Theresa Mae Peppers Bradley in holy matrimony, and they remained married until his death.

Rev. Bradley accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Eastview Baptist Church and later joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He became an ordained minister on June 22, 2003.

He believed in providing for his family which was demonstrated in his long work history at various careers. He worked in downtown Madisonville as a shoe shiner, and at both the Dr. Salmon Clinic and the Hopkins Co. Hospital in Environmental Services. He retired from the Star Mine where he was a coal miner and member of the UMWA for more than 19 years.

In addition to his parents, Rev. Bradley is preceded in death by, one brother: Parvin Bell; two sisters: Otyne Goodings, Robbie Gilmore.

Left to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Theresa Mae Peppers Bradley; daughter: Minister Felicia Lorene Bradley; grandson: Aaron Terrell Bradley; goddaughter: Mia Duckworth; sister: Hartence Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and nephews, family, and friends. A mask is required.