Corey was born August 10, 1974 in Greenville, IL to Aaron Bradshaw and JoAnn Pitts. He enjoyed music of all kinds, singing, dancing, shooting pool, playing cards and dice, watching professional wrestling and TTRPG games. He was a movie aficionado; he also was very fond of trying new restaurants and he loved spending time with friends and family. He never met a stranger and made friends easily.

He is survived his longtime companion of 22 years, Melissa Stone; son, Jared Bradshaw and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Corey Allen Bradshaw.

Cremation services were provided by Wojstrom funeral home & Crematory in Granite City. Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.