Obituary of Timothy Lee Bradshaw

Timothy Lee "Tim" Bradshaw, age 52, of Coffeyville, Kansas was called to his heavenly home with the Lord on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at CRMC. Tim was born on November 27, 1968 in Coffeyville to James "Jim" and Patty "Pat" (Pogue) Bradshaw. Tim spent his whole life in Coffeyville. He attended local grade schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School. Tim worked at a few different jobs throughout the years that included Jencast for 8 yrs., Acme Foundry for 10 yrs., A.I.W. for 5 yrs. and most recently Class LTD for seven years providing home health care. On July 8, 1995 he was united in marriage to Lynn Miller. The couple made their home in Coffeyville. Eventually they decided to separate and divorce. Both families have remained friends and have stayed in touch throughout the years. In 2012 he met his companion, Loretta Lynn Brown. The couple made their home in Coffeyville. Tim was very close with Loretta's daughter, Cindy Caulkins. Tim was Cindy's home health care provider for several years and they formed a very special bond. Tim was affected deeply when Cindy passed away in 2020. Tim had several hobbies and things he enjoyed doing. In his younger years he liked to go fishing, put together model cars and tinkering with things. Tim liked to mow the lawn and do yard work; he took a lot of pride in how his lawn looked. In recent years he and Loretta had been building a memorial garden at their house for their family members that had passed away. Tim liked to go to the casino; he made Christmas decorations for his family and loved life. Most of all he loved the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends. Although Tim didn't have biological children of his own, he had so many nieces, nephews and other family that he was very close with and formed special bonds with that he was like a dad, role model or best friend to so many of them. Tim was a great guy and people loved to be around him. He was very laid back and brought happiness to people that made them want to be around him. Those surviving to cherish Tim's memory are his siblings, Jim (Linda) Bradshaw of Coffeyville, Kansas, Kim (David) Armstrong of Joplin, Missouri, Melissa (Richard) Mattick of Coffeyville, Kansas, Lacey (Brandon) Hix of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; special nieces and nephews, Beth and Jason Bradshaw, Dawn Panther, Jimmy and Aaron Bradshaw, Dave, Chad and Michelle Armstrong, Kyle and Tyler Bradshaw, Albany Mattick, Skylar and Tristin Hix, Bobby and Ashley Kelley, Lari Blood; numerous great nieces and nephews; his companion, Loretta Lynn Brown. Tim was reunited in Heaven with his loving parents, Jim and Pat Bradshaw, big brother, Rick Bradshaw; Loretta's daughter that he had a special bond with and adored, Cindy Caulkins; infant niece, Jenna Bradshaw; great nephews, Colten Bradshaw and Conner Hawes. A gathering will be held in the near future for family and friends to have a time for sharing memories and pictures, while telling stories and celebrating Tim's life. Details for the gathering will be posted at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.