Richard Lee Bradley (83), of Portageville, MO, went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 6, 2023, with his daughter and grandson at his side.

Richard was born to Lula and Orville Bradley, on January 15, 1940, in Center Ridge, AR. He had four siblings: Doyle Bradley, Betty Gremard, Glenn Bradley, and Jimmy Bradley. He married the love of his life, Faye Risner, on September 15, 1962, in New Madrid, MO. They were blessed with two children, Richard "Richie" Lee Bradley, Jr. and Tammy Bradley Jackson.

He worked as a diesel mechanic for McCrate Equipment Co. from 1968-1979. He started his own diesel tractor repair shop, Richard's Garage, in 1980 and operated until his retirement. Richard loved to hunt squirrels and deer. He also loved to catch crappie. He was a friend to all and a highly thought of member of his community. Richard was a man of integrity and could be depended upon to lend a hand to help his family and friends.

Richard is survived by his daughter Tammy; grandson, Caleb (Sarah) Jackson, granddaughters, Aleta and Amelia Jackson; brothers, Jimmy (Phyliss) Bradley, and Glenn Bradley; Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle, Betty, Richie and Faye.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Delisle Funeral Home in Portageville, MO. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Steve Bradford, will begin at 1 p.m. in the chapel. The internment will follow at Portageville Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers Chad Bradley, Chris Bradley, Rocky Williams, Shawn Hernandez, Andrew Fowler and David Durbin