Wesley Bradshaw

Wesley Earl Bradshaw, 80, of Smithfield, formerly of Waverly passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born in Southampton County on January 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Charlie Lee Bradshaw, Sr. and Mattie Buhls Bradshaw.
He was a past member of the Waverly Volunteer Fire Department and Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad. He and his brother ran the first squad call in Waverly. Wesley was a member of the Virginia Train Collectors Club. He was a part time deputy for Sussex County and worked for the Town of Waverly as a police officer for a little over 40 years. He was a member of the Virginia Association of the Virginia Police, and a member of Burtonâ??s Grove Christian Church. He was dedicated to serving his community and to his family. He was always willing to help anyone and had a special love for animals and music. He was recognized by Norfolk Western Railroad for his prevention of a train collision while working as a police officer.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois Parsons Bradshaw; a daughter, Nancy B. Hearn and her husband, David, a granddaughter, Keturah H. Epps and her husband, Paul; two great grandchildren, Skylar S. and Dalton W. Epps, all of Smithfield; a sister, Gladys B. Gray of Portsmouth; a brother, W. Curtis Bradshaw of Waverly; and a large extended family. He also leaves behind his dog, Elvira, whom he dearly loved. He was predeceased by two brothers, John S. Bradshaw and Charlie L. Bradshaw, Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield with Rev. Roy Drake officiating. Burial will follow at the Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 1:00 PM at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to Burtonâ??s Grove Congregational Christian Church, c/o Celia E. Parsons, 202 Jefferson Dr., Smithfield, VA 23430.Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com .