Allison Michael Bradbury, 87, died on Nov. 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Middleport.

A son of the late Allison J. and Anna (Bobal) Bradbury, he met the love of his life, Ellen L. Sherman, at Allentown High School and graduated in 1950. They were married on May 23, 1953, and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.

He and his wife had three children, Cheryl, Mark and Anne.

Beginning his career in surveying at Mast Engineering Inc., he later became the Allentown branch manager for A.W. Martin Inc.

In 1980, he formed Martin, Bradbury and Griffith Inc. with his partners Abraham W. Martin and John Griffith, and later became sole owner of this company.

For many years, he was an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, serving as president of the Reading Chapter of PSLS and aiding in the formation of the Lehigh Valley of PSLS.

In 2004, he was honored as Pennsylvania surveyor of the year.

During his lifetime, he was active in the Parkway Manor Lion’s Club where he also served as president.

In addition, he was a Freemason and belonged to Greenleaf Lodge 561.

Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with his wife.

He had been an active member at Calvary Moravian Church, Allentown, for many years, serving as a trustee and performing many other duties. Recently, he belonged to First Baptist Church, Allentown.

He enjoyed working on cars and boats, and family time at Lake Wallenpaupack.

In his leisure time, he loved family dinners and activities, going out with friends and traveling the world.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughter Cheryl L. Demers, wife of Chris W. Demers; son Mark A, Bradbury and wife, Debora A Bradbury; grandchildren Dr. Elizabeth A. Demers Lavelle, wife of Dr. William F. Lavelle; Andrew W. Demers; and Ryan A. Bradbury; and great-grandsons W. Jacob, Tyler and Conor Lavelle, who loved him dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Marianne Albright; and daughter, Anne Elizabeth.

Condolences may be recorded and further information found at jsburkholder.com.

Donations may be sent to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 (1-800-708-7644) or First Baptist Church, 1808 N. 19th St., Allentown, PA 18104.

Arrangements made by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.