## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Elmer "Tres" Amos Bradshaw III, 68, born 6 Jun 1944 in Franklin, VA, passed away 1 Feb 2013 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a Vietnam veteran, Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, and golf coach. He is survived by his wife and family.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A memorial service for Elmer "Tres" Amos Bradshaw III was held on 7 Feb 2013 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA. Mr. Ralph Smith officiated the service. Burial details were not specified.

## Transcript

Elmer Amos Bradshaw III

JUNE 6, 1944 - 1 FEB 2013

Elmer "Tres" Amos Bradshaw, III, 68, went to his eternal rest February 1, 2013 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. "Praise God, Praise God, I am at home, finally, I am home."

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Brenda Ward Bradshaw; brother, Richard H. "Dickie" Bradshaw of Virginia Beach; aunt, Ann "Tootie" Peters of Grandy, NC; uncle, Burton C. Bradshaw and wife Ray of Franklin, VA; stepfather, Thomas H. Birdsong, III of Whitestone, VA, and a host of other relatives and friends. 

"Tres" or "Brad" was born in Franklin, VA on June 6, 1944, as son of the late Elmer A. Bradshaw, II, and Constance Peters Birdsong. A Gunnery Sergeant, he served in the Marine Corps for 12 years and was a Vietnam veteran. Tres was a graduate of Tarleton State University (A&M), Stephenville, TX. An avid golfer, Tres was the former head golf coach at North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC, where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, where he built a winning tradition that has continued. He was a former volunteer Assistant Golf Coach at Furman University, Greenville, SC and a former Head Golf Coach at Southern Wesleyan University in Greenville, SC. He was especially thankful that God enabled him to share the gospel with many lost souls and personally pray with many who chose to surrender their life to Christ. 

A memorial service will be held at 7 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 W. Fourth Ave., Franklin, VA. Mr. Ralph Smith, Brother in Christ, will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), P. O. Box 575, Taylors, SC 29687.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Elmer Amos Bradshaw III                           |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 68 years                                          |
| Birth   | 6 June 1944; Franklin, VA                         |
| Death   | 1 February 2013; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                        | Relationship              | Place of Residence |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|
| Elmer Amos Bradshaw III     | Decedent                  | N/A                |
| Brenda Ward Bradshaw        | Spouse                    | Not specified      |
| Richard H. Dickie Bradshaw  | Brother                   | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Ann Tootie Peters           | Aunt                      | Grandy, NC         |
| Burton C. Bradshaw          | Uncle                     | Franklin, VA       |
| Ray Bradshaw                | Aunt by marriage          | Franklin, VA       |
| Thomas H. Birdsong III      | Stepfather                | Whitestone, VA     |
| Elmer A. Bradshaw II        | Father (predeceased)      | N/A                |
| Constance Peters Birdsong   | Mother (predeceased)      | N/A                |
## Publication Details

| Publication Name   | The Greenville News        |
|--------------------|----------------------------|
| Location           | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Date               | 04 Feb 2013                |
| Page               | A14                        |
## Other Relevant Information

Elmer "Tres" Amos Bradshaw III served in the Marine Corps for 12 years as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a Vietnam veteran. He graduated from Tarleton State University (A&M) in Stephenville, TX. Tres was an avid golfer and had a career in coaching golf. He was the former head golf coach at North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC, where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He also served as a volunteer Assistant Golf Coach at Furman University in Greenville, SC, and as Head Golf Coach at Southern Wesleyan University in Greenville, SC. Tres was known for sharing the gospel and praying with those who chose to surrender their life to Christ.