Former County Fire Chief Bradshaw Dies

HOLLOW ROCK/BRUCETON — Terry Dean Bradshaw, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

A Celebration of Life is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Eastview Baptist Church, Huntingdon, Tenn.

The family will receive friends at Eastview Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m.

Terry was born on November 8, 1955, in Memphis, Tenn., to William and Genera Bradshaw. 

Terry met, Brenda, the love of his life in 1975 and were united in marriage on July 7, 1977. They celebrated almost 47 years of marriage before the Lord called Brenda home. 

Terry was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and faithfully lived to share about the salvation of Jesus Christ and His faithfulness. He surrendered his life to the ministry after working several years as a paramedic/fireman. His goal in life was to serve those in their greatest times of need.  He served as lead pastor at several churches across Tennessee and later became a full-time Carroll County Fire Chief in the early 2000s.  Up until his death, he continued to serve as pastor of Prospect Baptist Church in Hollow Rock, Tenn.

 Terry was a devoted Christ follower, husband, father, and Papaw. It brought him immense joy to spend time with his daughters and grandkids. His role as Papaw was one of his most honored titles. His grandkids will always remember his humor, kindness, love for Ole Miss Football, and joy in watching each of them develop a personal relationship with Christ.

Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kaye Hurley Bradshaw. His parents were William and Genera Bradshaw. His sister, Janice Nelson, and other precious family. 

Terry is survived by his daughters, Shelly(Mark) Miller, Wendy (Hunter) Jones; grandchildren, Liam Jones, London Jones, Lynen Jones, Lila Jones, Austin (Katie) Miller, and great-grandchildren, Easton and Paxton Miller. In addition to his brother, sister, and nieces/nephews. 

Dilday-Carter Funeral Home, Huntingdon.