Donald Sherwood Bradley

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Donald Bradley
Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Home in 1930: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
Street address: Third Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 325
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Rosa B Stribling 42
Donald Bradley 10

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Donald S Bradley
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Pennsylvania

Enlistment Date: 18 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Richmond
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Foremen, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 69 in.
Weight: 158 lbs.

OBITUARY

The Herald, Bradenton, FL; 26 June 2011

Donald S. Bradley passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011 after a prolonged illness at the age of 91. He has been a resident of Bradenton, Florida for the past 24 years. He was born on April 11, 1920 in Austin, Pennsylvania to Lillian Belle and John Wesley Bradley.

Donald served as a captain with the US Army and Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Donald received a degree from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. Donald worked with the C & O Railroad in Huntington, West Virginia. He also worked as an executive for J.C. Penney and May Company (Federated Stores). Upon retiring from Federated Stores which is now Macy's, Donald worked for the federal government as a volunteer with the International Executive Service Corps for several years designing computer systems in different countries. He was one of the creators of UNIVAC computers and worked with Grace Hopper during this period. He was on the team to help develop the computer language COBOL and developing computerized methods of inventory control including bar scanning which is now being used in retailing.

Don moved to the Whitfield area of Sarasota in 1975. Don belonged to Sara Bay Country Club where he served in the offices of President and Treasurer. He was also a member of the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 and the Royal Order of Moose. He also served on the Manatee County Sherriff's Advisory Board for several years.

Survivors include: Wife, Ellen B. Bradley and two stepchildren; Dr. Michael Bird and wife Ro and their children Carrie and Therese; and Deborah Pareti, and her children; Amy Jaworski and Christina Pratus and their families.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Bradley and his daughter Patricia Jones. He is also survived by his son-in-law Walter Jones and his grandchildren: Deborah Meyer and husband Todd, Melissa Patton and husband Mark, Pamela Hill and husband Brian, Harrison Jones and wife Wendy, Bradley Jones and wife Debbie. He also is survived by eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Margie Pierce and Lorraine Moran and was predeceased by two brothers and a sister.

Don belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church in Bradenton where the Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Rosenberg officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.



Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Donald S. Bradley
Last Residence: 34210 Bradenton, Manatee, Florida
BORN: 11 Apr 1920
Died: 23 Jun 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33970941

Donald married Dorothy Ann Wallace. Dorothy (daughter of Herndnon Rawlings Wallace and Virginia Perkins) was born 20 Dec 1924, Richmond, VA; died 03 Jun 1985, Sarasota Co. FL; was buried , Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. Patricia Ann Bradley was born 13 Feb 1943, Richmond, VA; died 21 Dec 1998, Richmond, VA; was buried , Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. VA.