Earl Leon Bradshaw Jr.

Earl Leon Bradshaw Jr, affectionately known to many as “Lee” or “iddle”, was called to be with the Lord on April 8, 2025, at his home in Bluefield, VA. He was a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, known for being the life of the party, dressing up to the nines for ANY occasion, a lover of cars, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. “Iddle” was born on July 26, 1974 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Earl Bradshaw Sr and Ventriss Holt. At an early age, he moved to Bluefield, Virginia, where he was raised by Earl and Yvette Bradshaw, and grew up along with his younger siblings and close family members. He attended Graham High School, where he played football for the esteemed Graham G-Men, which he loved and supported. After high school, Iddle ventured off to North Carolina and worked in the service industry building furniture. Later he returned to Bluefield and joined his father working for the family business, The Bradshaw Painting Company. Once his father retired, “Iddle” continued to work and maintain the family business. In addition, he took those building and painting skills and poured them into renovating his family home, which was his pride and joy. "Iddle” was met at the heavenly gates by his grandson Lee Grant, granddaughters Jaha Grace and Amiya Jade, grandparents James and Nancy Ruth Bradshaw, grandmother Nancy Witherspoon, aunts Betty Lawson and Patricia Witherspoon, uncles James and Clifton “Chuck” Bradshaw Sr, and close cousin Ronell Bradshaw Mason. Those left to cherish his memory, he leaves behind his parents Ventriss Holt and Earl Bradshaw Sr., loving stepmother Yvette Bradshaw, the love of his life, Dietra “DeeDee” Furrow, brother Justin Bradshaw, Reston VA, sister Vanessa (Brett) Pettinger, Lynchburg VA, sons Juhamar and Qynell Bradshaw (mother Lovie Bradshaw), Damian (Justice) and Logan Carlton (mother Jeanne Dula), daughter Deveya Graves (mother Leona Graves), aunts and uncles Patricia & Bill Banks and Carol & Van Oakes, grandchildren Ta-Ryea, Azier, Demahjae, Earl III, Noelle, Lelanie, Kylo, niece, nephews, and a host of close cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm at Mercer Funeral Home. Close family and friends are welcomed to gather one hour prior to the service. We invite you to send any cards and memories of “Iddle” directly to his loved ones to P.O. Box 674, Bluefield VA 24605.

Earl Leon Bradshaw Jr.

July 26, 1974 - April 8, 2025