Jesse "Pete" Bradshaw

Jesse “Pete” Carson Bradshaw, age 90, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare in Lenoir, NC. Pete was born April 20, 1931 in Caldwell County to the late Jay Dewey and Annie-Lee Coffey Bradshaw.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Bradshaw and his brother, Harold Bradshaw. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Peggy Pitts Bradshaw; son Terry Bradshaw, wife Barbara; daughter Lynn Bradshaw Smith, husband Kenneth; both of Lenoir; four grandchildren, Sean Smith of Hudson; Tara Bradshaw Smith, husband Tim; Ginger Bradshaw Harmon, husband Shannon of Lenoir; and Ryan Smith, wife Erica of Fuquay-Varina, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle Harmon, fiancé Madison Lowder; Jacob Smith; Katie Harmon; Delanie Smith; Dylan Smith; Carson Smith, Pete’s namesake; and Alice Smith; brother, Jack Bradshaw, wife Joyce; sister, Louise Bradshaw; and a nephew, Tommy Bradshaw of Lenoir. Pete was a member of Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school director, deacon, and was a member of the choir for many years. Pete loved music!He played various types of instruments-guitars, his favorite, piano, autoharp, violin, and banjo.He encouraged and supported family members to learn to play any instrument of their choice.He was the happiest when the family gathered to sing and play. He had a love of gardening.He planted 3 to 4 large gardens and always shared the harvest with family and friends. Pete also loved his beekeeping hobby.For many years everyone enjoyed the delicious honey – the fruit of the bees and his labor.Pete and his neighbor and friend, the late J.C. Triplett in 1971, with support of a local civic club, founded the first Little League Baseball in the Patterson & Happy Valley Community. He and J.C. loved kids and baseball which provided many kids a place to play. Pete was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.He was very proud of each one and supported them in whatever adventures they were participating.He took them on adventures of his own – hiking, fishing, growing a large pumpkin patch and riding the children in a wagon to the patch and they each picked out their own pumpkin. He loved to help people, however, he never wanted recognition.He was a “secret angel” to many.He helped when and where there was a need. Pete loved his Lord, his church, and his family.He will be missed but the family is comforted knowing he is in Heaven singing and worshipping his Lord. A graveside service will be planned at a later date. Many thanks are expressed to Erin Wright and Vickie Britt of Amorem Hospice and to Dr.Boone, Melissa, Holly, Jackie, and Jalynn of Caldwell UNC Healthcare for their love and care for our father. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645. Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the Bradshaw family. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com.