FRANKLIN—Walter Linwood “Brad” Bradshaw III, 60, passed away on Jan. 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, Ohio; 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 great-nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 22, at Rock Church of Franklin with the 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