Ken Bradbury, 69

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Ken Bradbury, 69, of Jacksonville, author of the weekly Coonridge Digest column published in The Journal-News, died on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Mr. Bradbury was born on Nov. 7, 1949.  He was a well-known educator, author and playwright. He taught at Triopia High School for over three decades, had been teaching as an adjunct professor of theater at Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville, and had written over 300 theatrical plays that have been published.

Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville with the Rev. Dr. S. John Roth officiating.  Committal services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the McCord Cemetery in Perry.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at the Buchanan and Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville.  

Memorial gifts are suggested to the Green Pastures Christian Performing Arts Camp.  Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.