James Bradley was born on March 5, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Carrie Bradley. The Lord saw James had fought a good fight and took him home on February 8, 2014. James accepted Christ an early age, and was baptized at Second Baptist Church by Rev. A.W. Jackson. He attended North College Hill High School, where he played basketball and run track. James was a good athlete up until the time of his accident. He loved to go fishing with Sebo, and his brothers and sisters. James ventured out at an early age and found the love of his life, Ruby Jean Bradley, whom he later married. Ruby preceded James in death. James leaves to rejoice in his homegoing celebration: one son, Jimmel Bradley, four stepchildren, Lawrence, Keith, Kenneth Bradley, and Michele Ford (William); three brothers, Thomas, Stanley, and Edward Bradley; three sisters, Melvina Ashley, Anna Jordan, and Charlotte Thomas (Charles); four grandchildren, Shanna, Lawrence Jr., Antwan Jr. and Quintin Bradley. One great grandson, Lawrence Bradley III; special cousins, Ernestine Byers and Larry Jackson; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. James had a special friend named Rainey.

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