Ladell R. Bradley, 61, of Centralia died Thursday November 25, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

A celebration of Ladell's life will be held 6:30 PM Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Ladell was born on October 13, 1960 in Mexico, the son of Glen Floyd and Mabel Josephine (Roberts) Bradley.

Ladell was a graduate of Centralia High School and attended State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

Ladell was a member of Friendship Christian Church.

Ladell is survived by a daughter, Melissa Lyon of Texas, two grandchildren, two step-daughters, Sonja and Savanna Sleeper; siblings, Larry Bradley (Mary Beth) of Mexico, Linda Forsee (Tom) of Centralia, Lois Marston of Columbia; Aunt, Mary Catherine Kinkead (Roscoe) of Centralia, Raymond Roberts (Oneda) of Centralia.

Ladell was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and a brother-in-law, Alan Marston.

Ladell lived in Texas for 40 years, prior to moving back to Centralia. During his time there he worked for lumber yards, and was a carpenter until moving home.

He loved his church and reading the bible, he loved the Lord.

Ladell was a black belt in Martial Arts, liked dancing, sailing, and helping people.

He took great pride in working for people, and being fair in his charges, always wanting to help any way he could.

Memorial donations are suggested to Friendship Christian Church and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.