Eugene “Gene” Bradshaw, 76, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset. He was born May 22, 1945 in the Bernard Ridge community of Russell County, the son of the late Vernon and Parthena McQueary Bradshaw.
He married Linda Hill on January 20, 1965. Gene was a mechanic for Russell Sportswear before becoming the owner and operator of B & M Feeds of Russell Springs, KY which did business for over 30 years.
Gene was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a well-known bird dog trainer and had clients reaching as far as New York state, having trained many dogs over the years. Gene and his wife, Linda, attended Dunnville First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of over 56 years: Linda Bradshaw
1 daughter: Angie Bennett (John) of Russell Springs
1 brother: Joe Bradshaw (Robyn) of Barbourville, KY
4 grandchildren: Jessica Hubbard (Brandon), Holly George (Scott), Will Bennett and Evan Bennett
3 great-grandchildren: Bennett Hubbard, Brady George and Blakelee George
A host of nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Gary McQueary and Bro. Michael Carnes officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Thursday
Gene’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
Active Pallbearers: Brandon Hubbard, Scott George, Evan Bennett, Will Bennett, Darrell McQueary and Terry McQueary
Honorary Pallbearers: Kuthbert Eastham, Roy Richardson, Stevie Richardson, Roger Blankenship, Jeter Coffey and Gary Coffey
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