Franklin Bradshaw P.M.
87, passed away on Sunday October 28, 2007.
He was born July 29, 1920 in Greenville, Texas to Clarence and Laura Bradshaw. He is survived by his wife 59 years, Mary E (Liz) Bradshaw and daughter and son-in-law Patricia Ann and Dan Cole plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Lenora E. McCormack, Iva Lee Gideon, and E. Juanita Dickens. He graduated from Longview High School and the Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1943.
He served three years in the Army in the US, Europe, and Africa. He received an honorable discharge as a Capt. in Signal Corps in July 1946, and went to work for Texas Power & Light Co. During his 39 years of service to the company he supervised numerous electrical plants including nuclear energy. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and was a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Other community service included membership in the Kiwanis and he was also a Past Master of White Rock Lodge in Addison, TX. He was a member of Park Cities Baptist Church since February 13, 1955. he and Liz served as volunteers for the library at Park Cities for 40 years.
He was a man of faith and very generous. He will be greatly missed.
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- Golden Trowel Award
Tags: Golden Trowel, Past Master, Texas Mason