Raymond Bradshaw

Bradshaw, Raymond C. Plainwell, MI Ray passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home in Plainwell. He was born December 4, 1942 in Hamilton, the son of John and Vernice (Thomas) Bradshaw. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was a truck driver for Country Fresh Dairy and member of the Teamsters for over 15 years until his retirement in 2001. In his free time he enjoyed restoring classic cars, going to car shows and the cruise in nights at Dean's Ice Cream and as a young man liked building and driving demolition derby cars. On November 30, 1974 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kalamazoo he married Sherry Parmelee who survives. Also surviving are his son, Raymond Bradshaw Jr. of Otsego, his siblings, Jim Bradshaw of Illinois and Nancy Landon of Portage along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may visit with Ray's family starting at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Orangeville Baptist Church until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Merlyn Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. In accordance with covid -19 guidelines capacity limits, masks and social distancing will be required. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com.