Mr. Billy Ray Bradley, 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi departed this life, Wednesday July 10, 2019. Mr. Bradley was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was born in Prentiss, Mississippi. Shortly thereafter, his family moved down to the Gulf Coast. Mr. Bradley was reared in the Christian faith and taught the importance of living a life that was pleasing to the Lord. He attended Harrison Central High School and worked as a Longshoreman for ILA Local 1303 for many .

To know Mr. Bradley is to know that he was man who was very much so in tune emotionally. He had a heart of gold and would do all that he could to help those in need. His desire to continuously strive for more and a better way of life, sparked something in those whom he knew. Mr. Bradley believed that every man should work and pay his way through life. He believed that nothing is given to a man. His family attests that it was easy for Mr. Bradley to exemplify this belief, as he enjoyed working as a longshoreman. When he wasn't working on the pier, Mr. Bradley spent his free time working on cars, which was a pastime for him. Mr. Bradley was a man's man and choose to live his life each day to reflect the life that he spoke of. His life, light, love, and legacy will forever remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Mr. G.b. Bradley; a brother, Willie "Sonny" Bradley; and a sister, Barbara Bradley.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother; Mrs. Sweettie May Walker- Bradley- Gulfport, Mississippi ; two daughters, Desiree Bradley, Mariah Bradley- both of Gulfport, Mississippi; one brother, Wakean Bradley- Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters, Jacquelyn Beavers- Gulfport, Mississippi, Chinike (Anthony) Harris- Pensacola, Florida; three grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends.