Richard Graham Bradford, 74, of Jackson died January 16, 2013. He was born January 20, 1938 in Filter Mississippi to Jim Drane Bradford and Exie Crocker Bradford.
After leaving the Mississippi Delta he honorably served as a United States Marine until 1958. Upon his return to Jackson, Richard entered automobile sales. This would be his livelihood for more than 50 years.
Richard was predeceased by his parents and three sisters June, Nelda, and Ouida. He is survived by his children Adrianne, Richard, Paul, Melissa, Amber and Shana, and one sister, Joyce Gaspard. His legacy, quest for learning, and love of life lives on in his nine grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Bradford will be on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland. Services will be held on Friday at Goodman United Methodist Church in Cary, Ms at 2:00pm with a one hour visitation before.