Allan Joe Bradley was born on April 6, 1929, to Arlis Jessie and Toda Rebecca (Ogletree) Bradley in Marlow, Oklahoma. He attended Frederick Public Schools, graduating from Frederick High School in 1950. On June 12, 1949, he was united in marriage to Rosetta Louise Boydstun in Cache, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on August 31, 2015. Joe was employed at Hullender Music Store and Fryer's Home Supply, prior to his employment with the City of Frederick. He began working at the Frederick Fire Department retiring as Fire Chief after 20 years of service. After his retirement from the fire department, he worked an additional 23 years with the City of Frederick as a meter reader.   Joe's life revolved around his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping and having coffee with his special friend, Doyle Ballard. He was an avid Bomber fan. He attended Bethel Baptist Church of Frederick.

He is survived by his children, Tommy Bradley and his wife Barbara of Stillwater, Charlotte Brown and her husband Scott of Altus, and Michael Bradley and his wife Linda of Frederick; one brother, Donald Ray Bradley; ten grandchildren, Michele Bosler, Adam Bradley and his wife Lauren, Melanie Brandes and her husband James, Amie Jensen and her husband Chuck, Sunny Casmir and her husband Jake, Christopher Brown, Cody Brown, Crystal Goggin and her husband Joe, Jacob David and Laura Hancock; thirteen great-grandchildren, Nina Bradley, Jackson Bosler, Angela Bosler, Allison Bosler, Quinn Bradley, Reese Bradley, Sadie Jensen, Bryson Casmir, Ryan Casmir, Cheyenne Hancock, Clayton Hancock, Cayden Brandes, and Jaxson Brandes; special family friend, Sharon Clayburn; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise; and his sister-in-law, Peggy Bradley.