Billy Bradshaw

Billy Carol Bradshaw, 86, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Springs of Magnolia. He was born December 6, 1936, in Gum Springs, Arkansas, to Claude W. Bradshaw and Evie Ellis Bradshaw.

Billy proudly served in The United States Air Force, and he worked as a delivery driver for Colonial Bread Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Shirley Ann Loy Bradshaw and his siblings: Thomas Bradshaw, Claudia Ware, Dorothy Norman, Rose Lambert and Doyle Bradshaw.

Survivors include his sons: Richard (Lisa) Bradshaw of Springdale, Arkansas and Michael (Cindy) Bradshaw of Magnolia; his sisters: Mildred Whitson, Joan Wetherington and Mary Hollingshead; his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Billy’s funeral service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Bismarck, Arkansas.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home, 517 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923.


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