William Bradfield Jr.

My sympathy and condolences in the loss of William Bradfield, whom I had the good fortune to get acquainted with and came to respect during my service as City Manager in the City of Mesquite.

Mrs. Bradfield and Clay Bradfield:
In the late 30's and early 40's, Bill Bradfield and I were members of the American Amateur Press Association. He helped me set-up the AAPA annual meeting in Houston in July of 1941. If you are interested, I would be glad to give you the original letter he wrote to me on July 15, 1941. In retrospect, it is an amazing letter, in that it is flawlessly typed when he was 14 years of age.
Thomas Barnhouse, 2212 Blue Cypess Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082

Bill was a role model for me both as a journalist and as a businessman. His writings helped me select investments that propelled my financial life so I could travel the world and further my interests in history. From our first meeting he offered me a friendship which endured well into my adult life. Clare, you and Clay are most fortunate in having had such a wonderful man in your lives.
Maurice Harrell

Dear Clare and Clay:
My heart goes out to you in this time of grief. Your devoted husband and father has been called to a better place. And I have lost a true friend and mentor. Our team at The Mesquiter seems a blur of meetings, typing and headlines, but we do have a bunch of Katies to remind us it wasn't so bad. As the years have rolled past, I have noted that men, especially men, have few close friends. I am blessed that Bill Bradfield and Bill King were and are among them. Ruth...

Dear Clare: We're so very sorry to hear that you've lost Bill. What a wonderful man, and remarkable boss he was. There could not have been a better first job than at The Mesquiter. Fond memories are pouring in right now. Bill and you, Pop Harbin, the town square, warm buttery sweet rolls at the pharmacy across the street, that wonderful old building....
Deep sympathies from Bob and me.
Brenda Crawford

My deepest sympathy to you, Clare, on the loss of Bill. My heart goes out to you. Nelda White Rogers ---- Denton, Texas.