Mr. Kenneth Carlton Bradley

Mr. Kenneth Carlton Bradley, 71, of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:32 am on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home surround by his family. Kenneth was born on March 25, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Alfred Dudley and Christiania (Hull) Bradley. He was a 1967 graduate of Manual High School. Kenneth married the love of his life, Ellen O’Delia Basfield on June 21, 1969 and to their loving union three children were born. Kenneth worked at Caterpillar, Inc., at the Morton Building as an Inspector and respected Union Representative. He retired in 2012. Kenneth had a passion for photography and was a photographer for over 40 years. He was a life insurance agent. He loved the musical group the Temptations and he loved to travel to Las Vegas, NV. Kenneth was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Kenneth leaves to cherish her most precious memories, wife of 51 years, Ellen Bradley of Peoria, IL; two sons, Kenneth Bradley, II of Peoria, IL and Kevin Bradley of Bloomington, IL; one daughter, Kimberly Bradley of Chicago, IL; three sisters, Barbara Bradley-Caruth of Peoria, IL, Joyce Allen and Sue (Gle-en) McHenry both of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Johnny, Markia, Taylor, Kiara and Christiania; two great grandchildren, Brave St. James and Sawyer; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William “Sonny” Bradley. A private funeral mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Ann Catholic Church with a 2 hours visitation beginning at 9 am. Father Jeremy will bring words of comfort to the family. Kenneth will be entombed at Historic Springdale Mausoleum. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly at the time of the service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. The sanctuary can socially distance and seat a limit of 50 or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the Celebration of Life Ceremony. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible.

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Mr. Kenneth Carlton Bradley

March 25, 1949 - October 3, 2020