Obituaries

James T. Bradley, age 79, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy Bradley (nee Hudepohl); his children, Charles "Charlie" Bradley (Mimi), Laura Bradley Tierney (Bryon), and Nikki Bradley; his grandchildren, Alec, Lilly, Hannah, Tommy, Liam, Maddie, Margot, Mary, and Mac; and his two great-grandchildren, Andy and JJ.

Jim was a graduate of St. Xavier High School, the University of Kentucky, and Xavier University, and remained a lifelong, devoted fan of UK and Xavier basketball. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long career with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, from which he retired.

Jim was a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul, Be Concerned, Redwood, and Parish Kitchen. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Covington Turners, and the Standard Club. Jim loved to play golf, walk his dog in the park with his daughters, and enjoy time with his family and his many, many friends. He lived to make people laugh and always wanted to share his jokes with his doctors and nurses right up to the end.

Visitation will be held at Saint Agnes Catholic Church on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 AM until time of Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private.

Memorials are suggested to Be Concerned, 1100 Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011.