William Arthur Bradbury, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024.  Surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife by his side, William found his everlasting comfort in the arms of the Blessed Mother as she took him home to be with her son, Jesus Christ.

William was born on October 3,1954 to John Arthur and Eveline Kutach Bradbury of Speaks, Texas.  He married his cherished wife, Charlene Ann Huser, on August 19, 1978, in Hallettsville.

William grew up in Speaks, Texas, where his family owned and operated The Bradbury Store.  This is where his love of ranching, hunting, fishing, traveling and helping others began. Speaks is also where he developed his treasured ability to resourcefully fix or modify anything, even if he had to 'break it' first.

Together, William and Charlene, built a solid and faith-filled foundation to raise their three children and spoil their four grandchildren. They were very fortunate to enjoy several pilgrimages to The Holy Land, Lourdes, Fatima, Rome, and Medjugorje.  William enjoyed sharing his love of history with his family, spending many summer vacations traveling across the United States, stopping at every battlefield & National Park along the way.  William was a gentle and reserved man, known for his intelligence, kindness, and mischievous sense of humor always delivered with a sparkle in his eye.

William worked for Inteplast in Lolita, as the BOPP Maintenance Manager.  He carpooled daily with his long-time friend Michael Grahmann and his brother-in-law Fred Huser.  William & Charlene both retired in 2019 to become full-time ranchers, growing their Bradbury Ranch operations.  One of William's final achievements in life was fulfilling his goal to build a camp house at the family ranch along the Navidad River.

He wanted to continue the longstanding legacy of gathering together in Speaks, making memories to share with future generations.  We know he will be joining us there, enjoying all of our hunting & fishing stories, reminiscing and making his presence known.

William is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene and their three children: Jennifer Cox, Kimberly Rainosek (Christopher), and Kevin Bradbury.  Four cherished Grandchildren: William Travis Cox, Savana Grace Cox, Averie Elizabeth Rainosek, and Cole Ward Rainosek.

William is preceded in death by: his parents John Arthur & Eveline Bradbury and his parents-in-law Ben & Eleanor Huser.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Monday, November 18, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville,

Visitation: 5 pm, Sunday November 17, 2024 at Kubena Funeral Home, with

Rosary: 6:30 pm Sunday.

Officiant: Father Robert Guerra and Father Michael Rother.

Memorials :  Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Burial :  Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Celebration of Life : St. Mary's Hall