William Lester Bradshaw Sr.

William Lester Bradshaw Sr., 78, of Gastonia, NC passed away, April 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 4, 1943, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Coy Thomas Bradshaw, Sr., and Bryte Bell (Gilbert) Bradshaw.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, Coy Bradshaw Jr., and Robert Franklin Bradshaw; sister, Betty Bradshaw Goforth; and son, Bobby De and Bradshaw.

William is survived by wife of 62 years, Patricia (Bumgardner) Bradshaw; son, Lester Bradshaw (Cheryl); brother, Willard Bradshaw (Pat); sister, Ruth Jane Posey (Gary); brother in-law, Hicks Goforth; sister in-law, Camiel Bradshaw; grandchildren, Jacob Coy Bradshaw, Rachel Bradshaw, Kristy Wallach (Dan), Wes Bradshaw, and Zach Bradshaw; and great grandchild, Luca Wallach.

All services are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Animal League of Gaston County – 425 West Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052.

Condolences may be made to www.greenefuneral.com