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James O. Bradford Jr.

James Bradford Obituary

HAMPTON - James Otis Bradford Jr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on Jan. 26, 1947. James accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He also served in the Army for three years and was employed as a supervisor at Siemens for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Bradford Sr., and leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 30 years, Rosalie B. Bradford; two daughters, Tonya Mitchell of Auburn, Ala., and Melody Byrd of Hampton; two sons, James Bradford III (Jong) of Newport News and Brian Bradford of Hampton; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; his mother, Anne Ruth Bradford; one sister, Betty Tate and her husband, Walter; two brothers, Randolph and his wife, Diane, and Roger and his wife, Donna, all of Syracuse, N.Y.; 13 aunts; three uncles; a father-in-law, Leroy Byrd; two brothers-in-law, Noland Combs and his wife, Suzanne, and Roger Byrd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home on Harpersville Road. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Zion Prospect Baptist Church, 408 Darby Road, Yorktown, Va., with the Rev. Walter C. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will assemble at 1517 W. Queen St., Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. for the funeral. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bradford

18 Entries

Kim Humphrey

January 27, 2005

There is nothing I can say that everyone else has not already said. Everyone who knew James admired and respected him. James was a good and kind man and he will be tremendously missed. My prayers are with his family.

Betty Toole

January 26, 2005

James was truly one of the finest people I have had the fortune of knowing. I called him the nicest man on the planet. The world is a little less bright without him, but the sunshine he spread when he was here will never be forgotten.

Scott Baker

January 24, 2005

Dearest Rosalie and family,

My heart goes to you in your time of loss. It has been a plesasure and an honor to work with James over the past 20 years. He will truly be missed.

Barbara Bass

January 24, 2005

Rose, I am deeply sorry for your loss. James was a very fine man and great to work for. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God be with you and help you get through the days ahead. Barbara Bass

Garry Reedy

January 24, 2005

Rose: Deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sadness. James meant alot to me personally and professionally. May God be with you and your family and give all of you the strength you need to get through this tragedy.

Jack Liike

January 24, 2005

Rose, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. James was a good and kind man and will be missed very much. I learned so much in my opportunities to work both for and with him and am so grateful that we were able to share a small part of lives together. May God bless you and your family during this time of loss and sorrow.

Warmest regards, Jack

WJ Rogers

January 24, 2005

Rose,

I was saddened when I received notice of James' homecoming. It is times like this that makes me reflect on how special people are whom I've come to know during my life's journey. About a year and half ago I visited Siemens and got a chance to speak with him as I walked through the plant. Not to my surprise he was being James, either in his office or on his way to the production floor. I greeted him and gave him a quick update on what I was doing these days as he responded with his typical smile and playful comments. These are the fond memories I will always have of him. To you, I pray that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will comfort you and your family during this time of reflections. Take care and let God carry you through.

Ron Burkins

January 24, 2005

Rose and family,

My prays for peace of mind and comfort go out to the family during this time of loss. Be comforted in the fact that in spirit, James will always be with you.

Take care and God's continued blessings,

Ron Burkins

William Johnson

January 24, 2005

Rose:

May God's love for you be made evident through the outpouring of love from those of us who knew James and the impact he had on our lives. We empathize with you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Francis

January 24, 2005

Rose,

I have the utmost respect for James. He was a leader and a mentor to me while working for him and beside him. He will truly be missed. Give God the Praise and may he bless you and your family.

Linda Burden

January 23, 2005

Rose,my prayers are with you and your faimly at this time of great loss.James will be greatly miss at Siemens and in the community.Just continue to hold to his hands God powerful hands and he will carry you through. Linda Burden and Family

Curtis Hall, Jr.

January 23, 2005

Melody,

My heart goes out to you and your family during the lost of your father. I will keep you in my prayers, trust in the Lord and everything will be alright.

cindy o'brien jenkins

January 23, 2005

I have worked with and known "J.B."for 26 years and respected him greatly my best to Rose and your family at this time may God bless and keep you all

Brian Gray

January 23, 2005

Rose,

James was my mentor as well as my friend. Here will be missed greatly. May God give you peace through this difficult time.

Brian

Leonard McNeill and family

January 22, 2005

Rose may God the Father grant you and your family the cooping power needed in your time of bereavement.

Todd O'Donnell

January 22, 2005

Roselee,

I am on assignment for Siemens in Huntsville. I was truly saddened to hear the news about James. When I started at Siemens I worked for him. It was a difficult time in my life. His compassion made my transition must easier. When I got promoted to Corporate Purchasing He came and conradulated me I was humbled for if he hadn't nutured me during a difficult time I would have left. I thanked him for helping me grow as he did for so many others.

My prayers are with you.

Christ peace

Todd

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