William Ernest Bradley, age 75 , of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (April 25, 2023) at his residence.

He was born on March 14, 1948 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late Daymon and Aileen Hill Bradley.

He retired working as a truck driver for Fed Ex Freight. He loved to mow grass, do landscape work and play poker. He and his wife, Linda, were married in 1970. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Leitchfield.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Bradley; children, Wendy Wood (Kelly), Brian Bradley (Michelle) and Lori Beth Blankenship (Darrell); three grandsons, Levi (Bailey) Bradley, Lane (Jayce) Bradley and Hunter Blankenship; two granddaughters, Braley Bradley and Briley Bradley; one great-grandson, Easton Lane Bradley; five sisters, Dianne, Loretta, Fayetta, Darlene, and Vivian; two brothers, Charles Ray and Thurman; his best friend, Leroy Clemons; and his labradoodle, Ellie Mae. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Luther Bradley and JT Bradley.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, (April 29, 2023) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Rev. Brandon Williams will be officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday until time of services.