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Rev. Jesse Bradshaw '58
Rev. Jesse Bradshaw '58
Rev. Jesse Earl Bradshaw, Jr., age 90, passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born, November 25, 1931, in York, Nebraska, to the late Jesse E. Bradshaw & Lenore Bradshaw.
Jesse was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, bravely serving his country during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1958 from Midland College in Freemont, NE, and received a Master of Divinity in 1963 from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. He served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Redfield/Stuart, IA 1958-62, 1965-69; David City, NE 1962-65; Memphis, TN 1969-76; Livingston, TN 1976-87; Oak Ridge, TN 1987-96; as well as interims at Cookeville, TN, Crossville, TN, Millers Chapel, TN, Hatcher Hall, TN and Knoxville, TN.
Upon retirement Jesse continued to serve as a substitute teacher and as a volunteer at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. At his final
residence, The Groves of Oak Ridge Assisted Living Facility, Jesse continued to perform bible studies and worship services.
Jesse enjoyed Oak Ridge High School Football, Smokies Baseball, the Oak Ridge Playhouse and was a rabid Nebraska Cornhusker Football fan.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Geraldine L. Bradshaw; son David Bradshaw; granddaughter, Zoe
Bradshaw; son, Ted Martin; daughter-in-law, Brenda Martin; grandkids, Missy and Scott Lane, Darryl and Angel Aslinger, Kim and Randy West, and Michael Aslinger; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be at 1:00 PM EST, followed by a service at 2:00 PM EST, Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ), 100 Gum Hollow Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Groves at Oak Ridge, 734 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rev. Jesse, please visit our floral store.
Published by Weatherford Mortuary - Oak Ridge on May 20, 2022.