Wendell Wayne Bradley Sr., age 90, of Russellville, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Wayne was born September 25, 1934, in Ozone, to the late Cecil Sr. and Laura Self Bradley.

Wayne will be remembered fondly by all who knew him as a man with a servant's heart. Wayne was deeply devoted to his family, as well as his country and local Social Security Administration from 1959 to 1992 and was a proud veteran of the Korean War, loving his country fiercely.

Wayne was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Russellville. Wayne was also deeply involved in community service; he served as a board member of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, the Pope County Equalization Board, and the Marva board from 1976-2021.

In addition to these acts of service, Wayne was also elected Pope County Judge, serving from 1994 to 1998. For his many contributions to Pope County, he was elected as their Citizen of the Year in 1991.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil Bradley Jr., Edward Bradley, and Donald Bradley.

Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life for 65 years, Patricia Ann Huckabay Bradley; two sons, Wendell Wayne Bradley Jr. and his wife, Linda of Pottsville and Jonathan Shell Bradley and his wife, Pam of Atkins. Wayne was blessed with five grandchildren, Shelly Day and husband, Dalton of Russellville, Shana Chisum and husband, Cory of Atkins, Cory Wright and wife, Brooke of Pottsville, Sarah Schluterman of Scranton, and Rachel Stanek and husband, Drew of Pottsville. He also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren, Axton and Ayris Wright, Aspen and Annie Schluterman, Knoxx and Norah Stanek, Jaxon Chisum, and Hattie Layne Day; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Wayne's celebration of a life well lived will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Russellville, with the Rev. Greg Sykes, Rev. Mike Cloud and Rev. Keith Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Ozone Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 4:30-6:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jim Ed Gibson, Phil Wright, Hardy Reynolds, Mike Branum, Bobby Crow and Wesley White.

Memorials may be made to Marva Workshop, 1205 S. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.