Stanley K. Bradshaw Jr. "Sonny"
Dec 19, 1930 - Jul 27th, 2023- Birth Date: Dec 19, 1930
- Death Date: Jul 27, 2023
- Funeral Date: Aug 2, 2023, 5:00 pm
- Location: Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Biography: Stanley Kasmir Bradshaw, Jr. “Sonny” (born December 19, 1930) passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 27 surrounded by his family.
Sonny was born in North Little Rock and attended North Little Rock High School. He went on to the University of Arkansas where was a proud member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force.
Sonny was best known for his furniture business, Rye Fine Furniture. Sonny devoted his entire career to the home furnishing business and was known and respected by all who worked with and for him.
Sonny considered his three children to be his greatest achievement in life. At his side in his final hours were Stan Bradshaw III, Dianne Bradshaw LaRoe and Ray Bradshaw.
Also known for his keen sense of humor and practical jokes, Sonny had a quote for every occasion. Sonny was an avid lifelong photographer with a darkroom in his home, a golfer, and a big fan of jazz music.
Sonny is survived by his children: Stanley K. Bradshaw III (Debbie) of Richardson TX, Dianne Bradshaw LaRoe (Mark) of Dallas TX and Ray Williams Bradshaw (Christy) of Little Rock. The grandchildren are Stanley K Bradshaw IV, Patrick Slagel Bradshaw (Sarah), Hamilton LaRoe Sr. (Lauren), Annie LaRoe, Trotter LaRoe, and Riley Ruple. He was blessed with two great-grandchildren: Hamilton LaRoe Jr. and Ellis LaRoe.
A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Wednesday August 2 from 5 to 7 pm. A private family graveside service will be held the following morning. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Catholic High School Foundation in Little Rock where his two sons attended. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
My deepest sympathy. I was so thankful to see Sonny at Jack’s Memorial Service in March. The two of them were much more than fraternity brothers. They truly loved each other for a lifetime. Your dad was special to me too. I hold you all in my heart at this time.
We had such fun at “Bards” restaurant for morning breakfast.
I purchased my first office chair from him and had it for over 30+_ years until we sold our home.