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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William Bradford,
Sr.
February 12, 1920 – September 30, 2015
Obituary
William Bradford, Sr
.
better known
as
Sonny, Sonnydaddy, Papa Sonny and Grandfather,
was
the
son
of the late Malcolm and Mable Bradford who preceded him in death
.
He
was
born in Prince George's County on February
12,
1920 and departed this life on September 30, 2015, He
was
the eldest of
18
children
.
William received our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at a very early age , He received his education in the Baltimore City Schools, He served in the United States Army during World War /I, After being discharged from the Army, he went to work for the Beth l ehem Steel Company until he was hurt in 1964 .
William was married to the late Helen Bradford for 72 years who preceded him in death 2 years ago , From this union came fifteen (15) ch i ldren . Two of whom preceded him in death . Robert Bradford and Rodney Bradford.
William was a family man and he enjoyed life to the fullest . He loved to read and he enjoyed music, He was an avid fan of "Nat King Cole ". Most of all , he enjoyed his grandchildren and great - grandchildren . They couldn't wait for the weekend because he would go to see them and bring them their treats, cookies or donuts , He was always a pleasant person .
William leaves to cherish his memories : Seven (7) daughters: Harriette Bush (Randolph), Madeline Daughtrey (Alvin) , Wilhelmina Bradford, Earlene Bolden (William) , Shirlene Powell (Rufus) , Camilla Crump and Claudette Bradford; Six (6) sons: William Bradford, Jr . (Cassandra) , Ronald Bradford, Randolph Bradford (Cherylj, Reginald Bradford, Claude Bradford (Monique) and Keith Bradford (Amy); thirty-five (35) grandchildren , sixty (60) great-grandchildren, twenty-five (25) great-great-grandchildren , two (2) sisters: Pearl Bradford and Gloria Bradford and a host of nephews , nieces and cousins, Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Wednesday, October 07, 2015 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N Fulton Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, October 08, 2015 10:00 AM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Funeral to begin @ 10:30 am Directions
William received our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at a very early age , He received his education in the Baltimore City Schools, He served in the United States Army during World War /I, After being discharged from the Army, he went to work for the Beth l ehem Steel Company until he was hurt in 1964 .
William was married to the late Helen Bradford for 72 years who preceded him in death 2 years ago , From this union came fifteen (15) ch i ldren . Two of whom preceded him in death . Robert Bradford and Rodney Bradford.
William was a family man and he enjoyed life to the fullest . He loved to read and he enjoyed music, He was an avid fan of "Nat King Cole ". Most of all , he enjoyed his grandchildren and great - grandchildren . They couldn't wait for the weekend because he would go to see them and bring them their treats, cookies or donuts , He was always a pleasant person .
William leaves to cherish his memories : Seven (7) daughters: Harriette Bush (Randolph), Madeline Daughtrey (Alvin) , Wilhelmina Bradford, Earlene Bolden (William) , Shirlene Powell (Rufus) , Camilla Crump and Claudette Bradford; Six (6) sons: William Bradford, Jr . (Cassandra) , Ronald Bradford, Randolph Bradford (Cherylj, Reginald Bradford, Claude Bradford (Monique) and Keith Bradford (Amy); thirty-five (35) grandchildren , sixty (60) great-grandchildren, twenty-five (25) great-great-grandchildren , two (2) sisters: Pearl Bradford and Gloria Bradford and a host of nephews , nieces and cousins, Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Wednesday, October 07, 2015 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N Fulton Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, October 08, 2015 10:00 AM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Funeral to begin @ 10:30 am Directions
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