Franklin- Walter Linwood "Brad" Bradshaw, III, 60, passed away January 17, 2015, at his home. Brad was a lifelong resident of Franklin and was the son of the late Walter Linwood Bradshaw, Jr., and Eula Bass Bradshaw and was predeceased by his son Walter Linwood "Walt" Bradshaw, IV.

He was an avid fisherman and musician; he was retired from the automotive sales industry, and was a member of Rock Church of Franklin.

Survivors include a sister, Linda B. Cobb and husband Cotton of Cincinnati, OH; his former wife and friend, Cheryl Boyette Bradshaw and her son, Blake Whitehead (Megan) and their son, Christian; a niece, Jennifer Brenner (Joe), a nephew Lyn Cobb, and five great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10-12 Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Rock Church of Franklin with funeral service immediately following the visitation. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial donations be made to Rock Church of Franklin. www.wrightfuneralhome.org