Donald Sherwood Bradley

Male 1920 - 2011  (91 years)


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  • Name Donald Sherwood Bradley 
    Born 11 Apr 1920  Potter Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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)
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Jun 2011  Bradenton, Manatee Co. FL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 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.

    Person ID I32446  Master File
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2015 

    Family Dorothy Ann Wallace,   b. 20 Dec 1924, Richmond, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Jun 1985, Sarasota Co. FL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Patricia Ann Bradley,   b. 13 Feb 1943, Richmond, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1998, Richmond, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2015 
    Family ID F13605  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart