James Dale Bradley, Jr., 28, of Franklin, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2010.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of James Dale Bradley, Sr. and Sandra Adene "Dene" Shook Bradley of Franklin. James was a carpenter and attended Victory Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, ginseng hunting and trucking.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Estella Dale Bradley of Franklin; grandmother, Bonnie Bradley of Franklin; brother, Alan Bradley and wife Jessica of Franklin; two uncles, Robert Shook and wife Cathy and Argil Bradley and wife Gail both of Franklin; aunt, Connie Hall and husband Roger of Franklin; and several cousins.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Benny Bagwell and Rev. Buddy Driggers will officiate. Burial will be in the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Brian Shook, John Garrison, John Coulter, Gary Scott, Shane Downs, Casey Hall and Wesley Hall.

Conrad Hefner, Derald Watts and Leon Carpenter will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Memorial donations can be made to the Estella Dale Bradley Trust Fund, C/O Jessica Bradley, 799 Union School Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.