James Howard Bradley Jr.

James Howard “Jim” Bradley, Jr., 94, of Morganton, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31, 2025 at Autumn Care Nursing Center of Drexel following a brief illness.

Jim was born on May 25, 1931 in McDowell County, to the late James Howard Bradley, Sr. and Annie Mason Bradley. Moving to Burke County in his younger years, he began his career at Burke Dairy. Later, he and his wife Doris embraced owning and operating Joyce Furniture Company in Drexel. He dedicated over 35 years of service to Kimbrell’s Furniture in Morganton, where he remained until his retirement.

Jim’s passions included barbershop music, a love he expressed through his long-time participation in the Marion Chapter Barbershop Choir. He shared his vocal talents in several gospel quartets, and with the Echoes of Hickory for over 30 years. A lifelong churchgoer, he found joy in singing in the choir and serving as a Deacon. Attending church was one of his greatest loves, which reflected his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Jim was a longtime member of Mount Home Baptist Church in Morganton.

Survivors include his daughter, Jane Bradley of Morganton; and his sister, Ann Cardell of Charlotte; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Doris Seagle Bradley; and his brother, Bobby Jo Bradley.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Mount Home Baptist Church Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of Mount Home Baptist Church, with Rev. Ethan Cromer and Rev. Dave Kistler officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church vestibule at Mount Home Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mount Home Church Rd. Morganton, NC 28655.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.