John Joseph Bradley, age 76 of Sanford, passed away on Friday (5/9/2025) at his home.  He was born on October 3, 1948, son of the late Lotis Bradley and Ann Sedesse Bradley.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Joe was a graduate of NC State and was a tool and dye maker by trade.  He was the charter master of Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 763 AF&AM in Broadway and received his 50-year membership award in 2022.  He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of New Bern, and had received the honor of Knight Commander Court of Honor.  He was also a member of the Lee County Scottish Rite Club where he served as Past President.  He was employed by M.R. Stoner Electric, and for many years worked for Van Sharpe Trucking and Rhett Butler Trucking.  Surviving are his sons, James Edwin Bradley (Tammy) of Sanford, NC and John Joseph Bradley II of Bear Creek, NC and grandchildren, J.D. Bradley, Savannah Bradley and Christian Bradley.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday (5/14/2025) from 6-8pm at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm on Thursday at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway, with Rev. Andy Wood, Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina officiating.  Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in the Broadway Town Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made in Joe's memory to Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 763 AF&AM Building Fund, PO Box 691 Broadway, NC 27505.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.