Bradley Manley

It is with thoughtful remembrance that the family of Bradley Allen Manley announces his passing on November 3, 2025, at the age of 36. Bradley was born on February 12, 1989, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Kevin Manley and Barbara Grace.

Bradley lived a life filled with hard work, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He had a special love for nature and for his loyal dog, Cooper, who rarely left his side. Together, they shared countless drives around town-so much so that one day, when Great Aunt Barbara Hilton and Meme Bonnie Nolte spotted them cruising down Wyandotte, they mistook Cooper's red fur and relaxed pose for a new "girlfriend." The laughter that followed became one of those small, joyful stories that reflected Bradley's lighthearted spirit.

Bradley's passion for landscaping and horticulture defined much of his life. He had a true gift for seeing potential and beauty in the natural world. His parents, Kevin and Paula, fondly recall the time they helped him search for the "perfect" rocks for their yard-a quest that ended with a boulder so large it needed a trailer to move. As always, Bradley had an eye for what would make the space just right, and the result remains a lasting reflection of his vision and craftsmanship.

Bradley was a proud member of Get Real Ministries in Bartlesville, OK. Get Real Ministries has an agreement throughout the church about Bradley: "Bradley made us all smile and we all felt normal around him. Bradley was able to change the atmosphere when he walked into a room with his big smile and his bright eyes sparkling! He was always willing to help in whatever capacity was needed, even in the dunk tank at our Kids Event; he went in with nervous expectation, but came out with that child-like grin!"

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Family Memories

Bradley's family fondly recalls countless moments that perfectly reflected his humor, curiosity, and sense of adventure:

"We once took Bradley to the DMV at Eastland Mall in Tulsa. After what felt like an eternity of waiting, we learned that Billy Sims was at his restaurant in Owasso. Naturally, we abandoned our spot at the DMV and made a beeline for the restaurant. We enjoyed a great meal and even got our picture taken with Billy Sims-it was a much better use of the day!"

"Every spring, Bradley would start collecting turtles. He'd dig under rocks to find slugs to feed them, and before long, he had one so well-fed that it couldn't even pull its head back into its shell! Another time, a turtle got a little too close for comfort and latched onto his lip-Bradley always laughed hardest when telling that story."

"The siblings and cousin Alex loved making home movies together. In one scene, Bradley climbed a cedar tree and, of course, fell out. Alex's assigned job was to make sure he was alive-so he walked over and gave Bradley a good kick in the stomach. When Bradley yelled, Alex triumphantly declared, 'He's alive!'"

"We'll never forget those days at the house in Shawnee, racing around the block on bikes that were way too small for us, pretending it was Mario Kart. We'd occasionally stop at the lumber yard to buy Boston Baked Beans from the candy machine-simple times that meant everything."

"Summer meant riding bikes down to the low-water bridge, dipping our feet in the cool water, and staying just long enough to lose track of time. Those were Bradley's favorite kinds of days."

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He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Paula Manley of South Coffeyville; his mother, Barbara Grace of Oklahoma City; siblings, Max and wife Erin Manley of Edmond, Scarlett Manley of Oklahoma City, Shelby Hanigan of South Coffeyville, and Abby and Matt Patrick of Owasso; grandparents, Darrel and Norma Manley of South Coffeyville, and Dale and Bonnie Nolte of South Coffeyville; aunts and uncles, Matt Manley of South Coffeyville, Jeff Kirkham of Turley, Michael and Angela Nolte of Owasso, and Bryan and Barbara Long of South Coffeyville; and his fiancée, Crystal King.

Bradley was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joan Breese, his grandfather, Bill Breese, and his uncle, Darren Manley.

Bradley will be remembered for his love for simple pleasures like fishing and horticulture, and his ability to bring a touch of beauty to everything he touched.

A Celebration of Bradley's life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00am at Robbins Cemetery: 3731 County Road 1675, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
Guests may enter on Roberts Drive or Laird Drive.

Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial & Oklahoma Cremation Centers. Friends and family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at https://www.simplicityburialcremation.com