Robert Charles (Bob) Bradley of Sheridan died Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Veterans Hospital in Sheridan. He was 65.

He was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on September 25, 1948. He attended Sheridan area schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1967.

Bob served his country after graduation, joining the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he attended Cook and Baker School and proudly served as a cook on U.S. Navy destroyers. His service took him to Europe and Scandinavia and U.S. ports of call. In his home were photos of the ships he served upon. After returning home to Sheridan, he joined the Wyoming National Guard. He was honorably discharged from both. He also worked at the VA Hospital here in Sheridan and for Burlington Northern Railroad.

He loved reading mystery novels and was a fan of military history books as well. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles and enjoyed following sports. He was a Boston Red Sox fan. While in the Navy, he saw his team play at Fenway Park in Boston.

Bob is survived by a son, Derek, of Montana; his mother, Tana Bradley of Sheridan; sisters Susan (Stephen) Woody, Penny (Dave) Barken, both of Sheridan; brothers, Kevin (Cheryle) Bradley of Sheridan, David Bradley of Sheridan and Daniel (Christine) Bradley of Katy, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Bradley, in 2010.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Champion-Ferries Funeral Home of Sheridan has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. 5th Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.

The Sheridan Press - Apr. 24, 2014.