David Alvin Bradley, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence. He is survived by his father, Marshall Alvin Bradley and mother, Rachel Dianne Reed; brother, Jacoby Bradley; sisters, Amber C. Bradley, Nichole D. Bradley, and Indica Bradley; uncles, John A. Reed, Mark “Jim” Reed, Richard Bradley, and John Stewert; aunts, Jennifer Robinson, Tracy Reed, and Chrissy Reed; grandparents, John David Reed, Carolyn Sue Junaluska, Farrah Lee Rich, Rick Bradley; great great-grandmother, Melba Bradley; great aunts, Gale Junaluska and Rena Junaluska-Stewert; great great-aunts, Dolly J. Taylor, Faith Ann Catolster, and Mary Wilnoty; great uncle, Joseph Wilnoty; step-mothers, Jolena Hill and Terri Bradley. Others surviving; Michelle Junaluska.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin Bradley and Gracia Wilnoty; great grandparents, Mark Henry Junaluska and Pauline Taylor Junaluska; step-grandfather, Brent Rich; aunts, Byrdie Junaluska and Marcela Saine; and cousins, Gene Saine and Lori Rubio.
David loved his family and friends very much and he told them every day. He was a very caring person and thoughtful of others. He was spiritual and read his bible. He loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He was very ambitious and highly intelligent, he knew a little about everything, current or historical. He liked to write and sing rap. He did this every day. David had the biggest heart and was quick to forgive. He was loyal to his Family and Friends. He was also very protective of the people he loved. There is just so many things and so much David is, was, and always will be. Anyone that was part of his life was a lucky person. We weren’t just lucky, we are very blessed. He was the greatest son and brother. His beautiful smile could light up a room and was contagious. He will be missed more than words can say and loved eternally.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 14 at Yellowhill Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Marrow officiating. Burial was in the Junaluska-Taylor Family Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark “Jim” Reed, Johnson Sequoyah, Corey Wilnoty, Jarrett Wilnoty, Billy Brady, William Haney, Adam Montelongo, and Emerson Sequoyah.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.