John Bradley,

JOHN R. BRADLEY, SR. AUGUST 17, 1934 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 God called John home on Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, but lived in Virginia most of his life. He served his country through the Armed Forces for 20 years. John went into the Army in 1954. After basic training, he was posted to Korea, then stationed at Vint Hill Farms Station in Northern Virginia in 1956. After a tour of duty in Germany for two years, he returned to Vint Hill. The family went to Panama Canal Zone for three years, then back to Vint Hill. John was sent to Vietnam from 1967-1968. Upon his return, Vint Hill again was home. Another tour with the family to Ethiopia ended when he was recalled to Vietnam for a second time in 1970-1971. His last station was Vint Hill where he retired in 1974. He returned to Vint Hill to work for the Civil Service until 1994. John was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. His distinguished Army career included Bronze Stars, Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Commendation Medal, U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Ribbons with many shoulder patches worn on his uniform over his 20 years of service. He battled with cancer for many years and was treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His service for the Lord began 32 years ago and his passion was music. He was an active member of Yorkshire Free Will Baptist Church where God gave him many friends and a place to sing for the Lord. He also enjoyed sharing songs in the local nursing homes. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Margaret Bradley; his children, Vicky Wells and John R. Bradley, Jr.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Pierce-Price Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. Funeral services will be held 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 22, 2006 at Yorkshire Free Will Baptist Church, 7620 Chestnut Street, Manassas with Pastor Lonnie D. Salyers officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. His soul's eternal home is Heaven. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, Virginia 22303 or Yorkshire Free Will Baptist Church, 7620 Chestnut Street, Manassas, Virginia 20111 in memory of John R. Bradley, Sr. Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.

John Bradley,

August 17, 1934 - September 17, 2006