Middlesex – Paul Ray Bradley, age 57, passed away Friday March 15, 2024 at Duke university Hospital in Durham. He was born in Fort Worth, TX on February 21, 1967 to the late Leroy Bradley and Barbara Woods Bradley. In addition to his father and mother, he is also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Champion and a brother-in-law, Jason Champion.

The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Tuesday March 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Middlesex on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow the service on Wednesday in Narron Family Cemetery.

Mr. Bradley is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 36 years, Rhonda Champion Bradley; son, JD Bradley of Middlesex; daughters, Heather Whitley and husband Johnathan of Middlesex, Hanna Sherman and husband Chris of New Bern; granddaughters, Hadley Raye and Charlee Raye; mother-in-law, Francis Champion; sister-in-law, Judy Champion; sister, Deborah Bradley; many nieces and nephews.

Paul recently retired from the Wake County School system and worked for Hoffman Mechanical Solutions. He enjoyed camping at the beach, mountains, spending time in Gatlinburg, TN and chasing his granddaughters around.

The family will be receiving visitors throughout the week at his oldest daughter's home.