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Michael Bradford Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Michael "Mike" Wayne Bradford, 65, of Jonesborough, passed away Sept. 6 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born June 5, 1958, in Limestone to the late Frank and Kittie Bradford.
Mike went to Lamar and graduated from David Crockett High School. He attended Tusculum College and was a Nurse for Greene Valley Developmental Center for 38 years.
He enjoyed being outside, doing yardwork, spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant grandchild; brothers: J.C. Bradford and Kenneth Bradford; and a brother-in-law: Buck Carver.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Michelle (Robert) Swatzell, and Sarah Bradford; stepchildren: Chadwick Franklin, Angela Franklin and Thomas McAmis; brothers: Richard (Carol) Bradford, Jim (Carol) Bradford, Jack (Becky) Bradford, Dennis (Rita) Bradford, and Coy (Sue) Bradford; sisters: Linda (Kenneth) Wyatt, Jean Bergeron, and Volena Carver; grandchildren: Kenneth Mathes, Isaac Bradford, Alyssa Hardin, Isaian Reaves, Jazmin McGee, Aaron Hardin, Isabelle Swartzell, and Zaylee Bradford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins who were very special to Mike.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in Dillow-Taylor Chapel.
A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. in Washington County Memory Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the Bradford family at www.dillow-taylor.com.
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Marilyn
September 22, 2023
I worked with Mike at Green Valley for several years. I hated to hear this about him. My prayers and condolences goes out to the family.
Tylla Gosselin
September 12, 2023
Sending love to the whole family. Thinking of you all at this time. The one time I got to meet him, he made me laugh and smile until my cheeks hurt from smiling. Love you guys so much - Tylla, Logan, Ariel
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Sep
15
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Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesHighway 11E 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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15
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2:00 p.m.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesHighway 11E 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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