L. M. "Mac" Bradshaw of Blythewood, SC, died peacefully in his home on October 13, 2023, with his loved ones at his side. Mac was born in Greeleyville, SC in 1932 to Piccola Guess and Ralph M. Bradshaw. He graduated from Clemson University in 1954 with a degree in Animal Husbandry and served in the US Army Reserves. He spent most of his career as founder and president of the Fort Sumter Petroleum Company in Orangeburg, SC. He served as president of the SC Petroleum Marketers Association in the 1990's.

Mac will be remembered for his love of family, friends, fishing, and Clemson football. He had a dedicated work ethic but always found time to enjoy life surrounded by those who loved him.

Mac is survived by his wife, Dixie Heaton Bradshaw; his children, Sherrie Thompson (Tommy), Ann Priester (Chip), Caroline Powell (Brian), Johnna Keller (Margaret), as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The memorial service for Mr. Bradshaw will be held at 5 o'clock Thursday, October 26th at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the memorial service and following until 6 o'clock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Clemson University Foundation, designated for the L. M. "Mac" Bradshaw '54 Unrestricted Scholarship Endowment. Checks can be mailed to Clemson University Foundation, PO Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633.