Lawrence Rome Brady, Jr.

Lawrence "Junior" Brady, Jr., 78, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born December 9, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence Rome Brady, Sr., and Emma Sue Brady.

Lawrence was a member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley.  He once enjoyed playing his guitar, was a long-time fan of NASCAR (Richard Petty) and watching The Marty Stuart Show in his favorite chair.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of over 28 years, Helen Marie Brady; his second wife of over 26 years, Mary Huffstickler Brady, and several brothers and sisters.

Lawrence is survived by his daughters Crystal Dowdle and husband Dale, Teresa "Sissy" Whetstine and husband Dan, Jean Robinson and husband Mike, and Kim Turner; son Eric Brady; brother Ray Brady and wife Patty; grandchildren Caden Dowdle, Jesse Dowdle, Sarah Turner, Angela Turner, Jackie Turner, Marcus Turner, Shawn Lattimore, Erica Sasse, Nicholas O'Daniel, Chad Ross, Jacob Bell, Joshua Barker, and Justin Barker.

At the family's request, everyone is asked to please wear face masks when attending the visitation and/or graveside service.

The family will receive friends at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium on Thursday, May 7, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Rev. Sam Barnette will officiate a graveside service at Gaston Memorial Park at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Online condolences may be made at www.greenefuneral.com .