Johnny Vernon Bradshaw, 62, of McGregor passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Harris Creek Cemetery, McGregor, Texas. The visitation will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at the funeral home.
Mr. Bradshaw was born in Gatesville, Texas on October 15, 1956 to Jonas Bradshaw and Grace Wanita Barber Bradshaw, but his dad was Robert Hoppe. He grew up in McGregor and in high school, Johnny was in FAA, was voted the FHA Beau, and he made a porch swing for his parents. He married Donna Watson on January 6, 1975. Johnny loved hunting, fishing, and high school football. He never missed a McGregor High School football game. Johnny was a Mason in the McGregor Lodge, he loved to barbeque and made the best brisket and pork steaks, he had a God given talent for carpentry, and loved gardening. He had a great sense of humor, a sharp wit, and he liked to tease everyone. Johnny was a mentor to his neighbor’s children and enjoyed taking them hunting and fishing and was grandson, Jonas’ hero. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Grace Hoppe; grandson, Noah Bradshaw; and granddaughter, Delaney Bradshaw.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Bradshaw; sons, John “J” Bradshaw, Bobby Bradshaw; grandsons, Jonas Bradshaw, Brody Bradshaw; granddaughter, McKensy Bradshaw; sisters, Anita Hoppe, Alecia Latham, and Arlene Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews.
