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Robert "Cowboy Bob" Bradley

Posted: Jul 15th 2010 By: mikeiles

Robert "Cowboy Bob" Bradley, 75, of Amarillo died Thursday, June 24, 2010.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St.

Robert Claton Bradley was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Dickens County to Laura and Jessie Bradley. He graduated from high school in Roaring Springs in 1953. He attended West Texas State College in Canyon for one semester before becoming a professional wrestler. He toured the world with other midget wrestlers and held several championship titles before retiring in 1970. Following his retirement from wrestling, he worked many years as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brother, Tom and Jim.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammie Bylina and husband Jim of Las Vegas; three brothers, Ralph Bradley of Amarillo, Bennie Bradley of Pasadena and Merl Bradley of Manville; six sisters, Elizabeth Buntyn and Hellen Sullivan, both of Austin, Rachel Renfro of Texarkana, Ark., Lois Sooter, Georgie Perdue, Ruth Lawrence, all of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Nikki Streets, Julie Seed and Danny Bylina all of Las Vegas; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be to Maverick Boys and Girls Club, 1923 S. Lincoln St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

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