David Bradley

David R. Bradley, 64 of Pea Ridge, Ark., went to be with the lord with his family at his side on Aug. 17, 2012. Husband of Augusta (Gus) (Schonback) Bradley were married on April 26, 1974, for 38 years. He was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Lockport, N.Y., the son of the late Russell and Leah (Krupp) Bradley. David has enjoyed retirement living in Pea Ridge for 11 years. In 1967 David went into the U.S. Navy as a machinist on the USS Intrepid. His greatest accomplishments were his loving family and friends. He was an avid NASCAR fan and collector of antique cars, and enjoyed many car shows and races. He retired in 1997 after 30 years as a machinist at General Motors in Lockport, N.Y. He was a 1967 graduate of Newfane Central School, enjoyed his class reunions and was a member of the Wilson Historical Society. Father of Gretchen Bowen and husband Britt, of Lincoln, Ark., Jason Bradley, of Bella Vista, Ark., and Chris Redman of Seligman, Mo.; grandson Evan Bowen and his loving dog "Ruthie." Brother of Nancy Drake and Fay Langdon of Newfane, N.Y., Robert Bradley and wife Brenda of Tucson, Ariz. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and dear friends. He is preceded by his parents; his brother, Tom (Carol) Bradley, and brother-in-law, Don Drake of Newfane, N.Y. Family members will memorialize David's memory in private. By his wishes, his mortal remains have been willed to the Department of Anatomy of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas under the direction of Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Newfane, 6047 East Ave., Newfane, N.Y. 14108 or Circle of Life , 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.