ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BERTRAND, JEROME "BERT" BRADLEY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Saturday, August 27, 2016

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BERTRAND, JEROME "BERT" BRADLEY 
September 27, 1935 - August 27, 2016

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Jerome Bradley Bertrand, known to many as Bert, was born in Kaplan and a long 
time resident of Morgan City. 

He passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the age of 80 while surrounded 
by his loving family.

Bert leaves to cherish his wonderful memory, his wife of 59 years, Aline Acosta 
Bertrand; five children, Kenny Bertrand and his wife, Rickie, Verna Gilmore and 
her husband, Kenny, Kevin Bertrand and his wife, Jerri, Vanessa Bledsoe and her 
husband, Scott, and Kerry Bertrand and his wife, Bernadette; numerous beloved 
grandchildren and great grandchildren and one sister.

He was reunited in heaven by his parents, Alta and Olite Bertrand; one brother 
and three sisters.

A very compassionate and generous soul, Bert was incredibly dedicated to his 
church, Berwick Assembly of God now known as Lighthouse Community Church. He 
adored Jesus! 
After retirement from Cameron Iron Works, he spent many years working with the 
Drainage Board in Bayou Vista. 
A music lover and recorded artist, he was the leader of a music band called, 
Bert Bradley and the Louisiana Cajuns. His music featured country and western 
sounds and lyrics. 
He will be deeply missed but never, ever forgotten.

The family requests that a time of visitation be observed on Tuesday, August 
30, 2016 from 9am until time of services at 12noon at Lighthouse Community 
Church in Berwick. 

Following services, Jerome will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.

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