Rickie Joseph Bradley, age 67, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 (the date of his late mother's birthday), at the Biloxi VA. He was born March 12, 1954, in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Rickie was predeceased in death by his parents, Lionel and Dorothy Bradley, nephew, Bryson, niece, Rebecca, his paternal and maternal grandparents; Joseph Bradley and Bella Bradley, and Albert and Emily Smith.

He is survived by his brother, Lonnie (Adrienne) Bradley of BSL; five sisters, Yolande, Gisele (Tinnie), Deirdre, and Melissa all of BSL; Kimberly of Waveland, nieces, nephews, other relatives, classmates, and friends. Also close to his heart were cousins, Kevin Brookshire and Pamela Smith and special friends, Amy (Mack) Hopkins and Lauren Tusa.

Rickie was a member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church and attended elementary school there. He graduated high school from Bay Senior High in BSL. Rickie served his country in the United States Army. Afterwards, he became a skilled master plumber. He was retired. Rickie never knew a stranger, he could talk to anyone. He was always called "UNC" by his nephews and nieces. His favorite pastimes were fishing, football, casino, and watching the cowboy shows. He loved drinking coffee too.

The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, acts and prayers. A really gracious thanks to all the Nurses, Doctors, ICU and Medical Staff at the VA Hospital and at Home.

If you would like to send flowers or sympathy cards to the family, please send to Yolande Bradley, 200 Seminary Drive, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.