Larry J. Bradburn, age 67, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Larry was born on April 22, 1954 in Ellijay, GA to the late Charles William Bradburn and Emma Lou Pless Bradburn. He worked many years as the owner and operator of Cheryl's daycare along with his wife. Larry was a member of Salem # 2 Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jerry Bradburn. Larry is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Cheryl Bradburn of the home; children, Steven (Amanda) Bradburn of Carrollton, GA, Brian (Wendy) Bradburn of Turtletown, TN, and beloved service dog, Bella Lou; grandchildren, Brady Bradburn, Natalie Bradburn, Tyler Bradburn, Austin Bradburn, Blake Bradburn, Jacob Collis, and Ally Collis; great-grandchildren, Raelyn Bradburn, Leigha Bradburn, and Judson Collis; brothers, Charles (Lynn) Bradburn of Blue Ridge, David (Debbie) Bradburn of Texas, Ronald (Denise) Bradburn of Blue Ridge, Roy (Cynthia) Bradburn of Blue Ridge, and James Bradburn of Higdon, GA; sisters, Monita Davenport of California, and Margie Hampton of Resaca, GA; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Robert Heavener of Blue Ridge, Cathy Cruse of Morganton, Don (Marilyn) Kendall of Blue Ridge, Barry Key of Cleveland, TN, Jane (Leonard) Self of Dial, GA, Charlie (Sandi) Williams of Woodstock, GA, Mike (Cathy) Kendall of Blue Ridge, and Julie Elizabeth of Murphy, NC; as well as, a host of nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salem #2 Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hooper and Rev. Brett Curtis officiating. Music will be provided by Rich Donaldson, Beth Pless, and Rev. Randy Hooper. Larry will lie in state at the church prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Salem #2 Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers, Mike Kendall, Charlie Williams, Chris Bradburn, Adam Bradburn, Tyler Bradburn, Austin Bradburn, Brody Bradburn, and Danny Wilkins. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Larry's nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Flowers are welcome to be sent, also, the family is accepting donations to the funeral home to help defray final expenses. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Tuesday, December 07, 2021 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Salem #2 Baptist Church Wednesday, December 08, 2021 2:00 PM 51 Salem DriveMineral Bluff, Georgia 30559 Directions