Hugh spent nearly 31 years in the U. S. Army before retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He was a brave and highly decorated soldier, and was proud that he served his country in three wars, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. "Pappy," as he was affectionately known by his friends and co-workers, worked for Civil Service in the Maintenance Department of the 577th Engineer Battalion for over 14 years before retiring in June of 1988. He was a welder by trade for over 40 years.
Hugh was united in marriage to Jung Ae Cho on March 7, 1961, in Seoul, South Korea. They shared nearly 30 years of marriage and four loving children.
Hugh was a very talented musician. He played the accordion, organ, piano, guitar and harmonica. He played professionally for a while, but played mostly for the enjoyment of his family and friends. He also loved to trout fish in our area streams.
He is survived by his wife, Jung Ae, of the home; a son Wally Bradshaw of St. Robert; three daughters, Rose Bradshaw Endsley of Germany; Linda Bradshaw Lathrop of St. Robert; and Janet Bradshaw of Buckhorn; four grandchildren, Alexander Ramirez, Leana, Elizabeth and Christopher Bradshaw. Several other relatives and friends also survive. Hugh will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, George Bradshaw.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel, with Chaplain (MAJ) Brian Hare officiating. Organist Dorothy Moore provided music. Escorts were military.
Burial with military honors was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
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