Paul E. Bradshaw's Obituary
Paul Bradshaw of Ashburn, VA, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2024, from extended health issues. He is survived by his children, Sandra Bradshaw, Susan Fox, and James Bradshaw (and Terrie). He is also survived by six grandchildren: Katie Nichols, Christie Bradshaw Wagner (Joel), Brooke Bradshaw Brylawski, Lydia Bradshaw Sergent (Josh), Kevin Michael Bradshaw, and Anna Elizabeth Bradshaw. Additionally, he is survived by five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Cindy Bradshaw, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Paul grew up in Kentucky, Ohio, and Front Royal, VA. He moved to Middleburg, VA, at age 17 where he met his future wife, Rebie “Ellen” Bradshaw. They married a year later and were together 62 years before Ellen’s passing in 2021.
Paul was a hard-working, ambitious, and self-taught businessman. Although he could not attend college, Paul owned four gas stations in the Fairfax area by the time he was in his mid-twenties. He sold those businesses in the late 1960s to start building homes in Leesburg, VA. He eventually expanded his residential building to include commercial office space, building Loudoun Funeral Chapel, Best Western Hotel, a shopping center, and several office buildings/condos in Leesburg.
Paul was a shrewd businessman with a heart of gold. He was generous to others in need and looked out for others. Additionally, Paul loved to “wheel and deal,” tease, tell jokes, and laugh. In his spare time, Paul enjoyed gatherings with family and friends, vacationing with his wife at their Florida condo, spending time with their pet Shih-Tzus (Summer, Nikki, and Lexxi), cheering on the Redskins, fishing, and playing poker. Also, one of his favorite accomplishments was obtaining his pilot and instrument license.
Paul built a successful career, yet his greatest success and the most important part of his life was his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving dad, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cir. SE Leesburg, VA 20175 followed by interment at Union Cemetery of Leesburg, Virginia.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Ashburn Fire and Rescue at www.ashburnfirerescue.org.
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