Walter David Bradshaw is lovingly known as “Pete” to his family and friends. Walter was born on October 28, 1952, to the late Theopolis Bradshaw and Bernetta Bradford-Bradshaw. Walter departed this life to eternal rest on September 2, 2026.

Walter was a graduate of Withrow High School in 1970. After graduation Walter joined the United States Coast Guard. He was an upright standing and proud Coast Guardsman for 23 years.

During his military service, Walter was involved in the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. He received many medals of honor, including the Expert Rifle Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Humanitarian Service Medal for his multi-range of services and extreme courage. When Walter retired in October 1993, the United States Coast Guard awarded him with full honors to include the Good Conduct Award, Special Operations Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Sea Service Ribbon.

In his spare time, Walter absolutely loved watching old TV comedies and old western shows. You would also find Walter watching NCAA basketball and NFL football games. His favorite team to watch was the Cincinnati Bengals!

Walter was an avid reader of old comic books and quite the artist as well. He will always be remembered for his fantastic drawings and for his big, beautiful smile.

Preceded him in death: His brother, Robert Bradshaw, grandmother, Blanche Bailey, and grandfather, Bennie Bradford.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His sisters, Roberta Bennett, Rosalind Bradshaw, Beatrice (Dee Dee) Walker, Stephanie Walker, Rachel Walker, Dorian Garner and DeLisa Brooks; his brothers, David Bradshaw, Frankie Brooks, and Melvin Brooks, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati (45206). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

He will be laid to rest at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Bradshaw family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.