AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JOHN T. BRADSHAW, 18, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 am, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. He was born to Wayne A. and Kellie A. (nee Shields) Bradshaw in Chester, Illinois on July 15, 1993. After graduating high school; John joined the Air Force as an aerial gunner and was attending SERS Training at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State. John loved and served the Lord faithfully. He served the Lord by participating in 2 mission trips to the Czech Republic and 2 trips to Bright Life Farms. He also served on several other local mission projects. He was a member of the Randolph County 4-H Patriots. He was an avid hunter. He also participated in MMA/Boxing and was a very adventurous person. Survivors: Parents Wayne & Kellie Bradshaw Red Bud, IL 7 Siblings James Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Micaela Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Andrew Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Audrey Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Natalie Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Charis Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Aleaha Bradshaw Red Bud, IL Fiancé Emily Remick Red Bud, IL Paternal Grandparents Rayford & Melba Bradshaw Walsh, IL Maternal Grandparents Tom & Neda Shields Red Bud, IL Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by 1 Infant Sister - Amanda Bradshaw Family has asked that people feel free to dress casually for the visitation and funeral for John. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 First Baptist Church of Red Bud Officiating: Rev. Dennis Morgan Interment: Fairview Baptist Cemetery Sparta, Illinois Visitation: Monday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am First Baptist Church of Red Bud Memorials: Bright Life Farms, Czech Ministry, Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis or Air Force Assistance Fund
