- Date Of Birth: September 1, 1916
- Date Of Death: January 2, 2007
- State: Illinois
Hugh W. Bradshaw, 90 years, of Jacksonville, IL, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 2007 at his residence.
He was born September 1, 1916 in Griggsville, IL; the son of Porter James and Lucille Jane Brown Bradshaw. He married Cecilia Hopper in 1985 and she survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Joyce Lawson (husband, Larry) of Tucson, AZ and Pat Manker of Jacksonville; proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Christine Trueblood of Tucson, AZ, Pam Lawson of Tucson, AZ, Brad Manker of Chicago, and Tyson Manker of Dallas; two great grandchildren, Dylan and Tori Hulland; his former wife, Clara Mae Bradshaw of Jacksonville; six step children and their families, Mark Hopper and Steve Hopper of Jacksonville, Kevin Hopper (wife, June) of Monroe, NC, Paul Hopper (wife, Tina) of Belleville, Angela Miller of Bessemer City, NC, and Bruce Hopper (wife, Christine) of Urbana; two sisters, Priscilla Howard of Jacksonville and Charlotte Balke (husband, Merle) of Winchester; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Kevin Lawson; four brothers, Edward Bradshaw, Lorenz Bradshaw, Richard Bradshaw, and Robert Bradshaw (surviving wife, Jo Ann of Jacksonville); and a sister, Emma Reed.
A first sergeant, Mr. Bradshaw served in the US Army during WWII, entering the service in May of 1941 with Company D, 2nd Battalion of Fort Knox, KY. He was stationed in Australia. Following his military service, he owned and operated B and M Floor Covering for 50 years.
Active in numerous local organizations, Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, where he served as past patron, and a 50 year member of Harmony Lodge #3 AF & AM, where he served as past master. He held memberships in VFW Post #1379, where he served as past commander, and Amvets Post #100. He was also a member of Carpenters Local #904. Over many years he belonged to the Art Association of Jacksonville. Artistic pursuits, which included ceramics and photography, continued all through his life as he added bonsai, weaving, quilting, and pine basket weaving to his many accomplishments.
