Justin James Bradley, 29, Sturgis, died Monday, June 5, 2006 as the result of an automobile accident, near Buffalo, WY.

Burial at the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.

A memorial has been established for the education of his daughter, Paige.

Justin was born February 19, 1977 at Sturgis, SD, to Michael and Vicki (Sorenson) Bradley. He grew up and attended school in Sturgis. Justin graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1995. While still in high school, Justin began working for Tom's T's as a graphic artist and continued to work for them while attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City where he began pursuing his education in Art.

Justin was employed with the Imperial Sign Company in Rapid City from 1998 through 2000.

Justin married Michelle Lewis in Rapid City on July 1, 2001 and the family resided in Sturgis where Justin was employed by Sturgis Bike Week as the Art Director. Justin enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all he loved being a father to his daughter, Paige.

Survivors include his wife Michelle Bradley, Sturgis; daughter Paige Bradley, Sturgis; parents, Mike and Vicki Bradley, Sturgis; brother Jason Bradley and his wife Kristi, Mitchell, SD; mother- and father-in-law, Marcy and Steve Lewis, Sturgis; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Marcella Nonnast, Sturgis; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and four special nieces; Hailey, Maci, Emma and Megan.

Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Grant J. Sorenson and paternal grandparents, James and Julia Bradley.

Meade County Times-Tribune