Mr. Percy L. Bradfield

Percy Leroy Bradfield, 84, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, the third son of James and Annie Mae Bradfield. Percy was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and one stepson. Percy grew up in Memphis, Tennessee where he was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1959. As a talented musician, he played the trumpet in the high school band and sang in a trio called the Avantis, who performed around the Memphis area in the early 1960s. He continued his musical endeavors in the marching band while attending Langston University. Percy’s career included many sales and management roles. He became a manager at R.W. Harmon and Sons, overseeing the Memphis City Public School Bus System. This role eventually led him to Kansas City, Missouri, where he became the Executive Director of the Kansas City Public Schools Bus System. After retiring, he enjoyed a part-time job at Harrah's Casino. A man of strong faith, Percy was a devoted member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church for more than 40 years. There, he served on the Steward and Trustee Boards. Percy directed the church choir and men’s chorus for 35 years. He was also involved with the Sons of Thunder A.M.E. Conference Choir. Outside of his faith, Percy loved golf, spending many days on the course with his lifelong friends. He served as the president of the Kansas City Swingers Golf Club. Percy was always a class act and had friends of all ages. Most of all he was admired by all whom he encountered. He definitely reflected the phrase “A Life Well-Lived.” In 1961, Percy married Georgia Lyons, together, they had five children. The marriage later dissolved. In 1983, he married Sue Bradfield, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Percy leaves to cherish precious memories his devoted wife of 42 years, Sue Bradfield; and his children, Jeffrey; and Angela (Memphis, Tennessee); Sharon Grandberry (Houston, Texas); Gerald (Murfreesboro, Tennessee); and Gregory (Grandview, Missouri); stepdaughter, Candace Eskew-Bell (Samuel) (Marietta, GA); and stepson, Arnold Sutton; sisters, Jacqueline B. Smith (Memphis, Tennessee); and Marjorie B. Morgan (Houston, Texas); and Marsha E. Montgomery (Cleon) (Casselberry, Florida); along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and great-grandchildren. Percy will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for the lives he touched. Memorial Services will be held on Friday November 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church 4125 Benton Blvd. KCMO 64130. Private Disposition. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com.

Mr. Percy L. Bradfield

February 14, 1941 - October 25, 2025