Curtis Bradburry

Ivan Curtis Bradburry, age 90, of West, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Jeff Stinson officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, conducted by Dyess AFB Honor Guard. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Curtis was born October 17, 1935, in Waco, the son of Calvin and Edna (Hudgens) Bradburry. He attended schools in Waco, Ross, and West before continuing his education at Texas State Technical Institute, where he earned an associate degree in Veterinary Technology, and McLennan Community College, where he received his Licensed Vocational Nursing certification. On July 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Florence Kirkpatrick in Waco. Curtis proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, from 1954 until 1974, including service during the Vietnam War as a flight engineer aboard a C-141 aircraft. Following his military retirement, Curtis continued a life of hard work and service to others. He worked alongside Dr. Goode and Dr. Edwards at East Side Veterinary Clinic, taught Farm Machinery and Animal Technology at TSTI, and later cared for Alzheimer's patients at St. Catherine's. Curtis was a hardworking man who knew his way around just about anything that needed building or fixing. Whether tending to his cattle and chickens, working in his garden, or taking on another project, he was happiest keeping his hands busy. Above all, Curtis valued his family and the time they spent together.

Curtis is also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Jimmy Matus; brothers, Leonard, JB, and Bill Bradburry; and sisters, Wilma Maler, Doris Schronk, Jean Grellhesl, Linda Gibson, and JoAnn Chesser.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 72 years, Florence Bradburry of West; his children, Cathy Bradburry of Elm Mott, Sherry Matus and husband Ben of West, and Curtis R. Bradburry and husband Bruce Harrison of China Spring; his grandchildren, Christy Marshall and husband Bubba, Christopher Edwards and wife Heather, Kelly Hutyra, Keith Hutyra, Heather Barnes and husband Derek, Karry Dornak, Clinton Burrow and wife Valerie, and Clayton Burrow and wife Melanie; many great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren, with one on the way; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers are Ben Matus, Bruce Harrison, Christopher Edwards, Clinton Burrow, Keith Hutyra, and Clayton Burrow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Rock Cemetery Association.

The family would like to thank the staff of West Rest Haven for their care and love they gave to Curtis, the Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest in Waco, ER Dr. Palma and staff, ICU Dr. Abana and staff, 4North staff including, RN's Abigail, Hunter, Sabrina, and Baylor Scott & White Hospice.