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Bradford Wayne Pemberton, 85, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 2:23 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Devin White will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Bradford's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the funeral home.
Bradford was born August 2, 1940, in Foley, MO. He was the son of Robert Cowden and Bernice Rhodes Cowden.
He was married to Tarasa S. Rice on November 14, 1981, in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Other survivors include his three children, Bradley Pemberton of Reeds Spring, MO, Jay Pemberton (Karen) of Palmyra, MO, and Kristen Muehring (Jacob) of Fulton, MO; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Bradford was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents, James and Rosie Rhodes.
Bradford retired from Diemakers in Monroe City where he worked as a diecaster. He had previously worked at Kohl's Grocery Company in Quincy, IL and for Atlantic Steel Buildings.
Bradford enjoyed being outdoors mushroom hunting and fishing on the Mississippi River. He took pride in his cars and making sure they were always in pristine condition. Bradford was a homebody and looked forward to quiet days at home watching old westerns, especially Raw Hide. One of Bradford's favorite daily activities included praying and reading his Bible. Most of all, Bradford treasured his family and the memories they made together.
Bradford was a longtime member of First Assembly of God in Hannibal, MO.
Pallbearers will be Jay Pemberton, Jacob Muehring, Brandon Pemberton, B.J. Webb, Bradley Pemberton, and Kobe Williams.
Honorary pallbearer will be Raymond Ayers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help assist with medical expenses. Please make checks payable to Tarasa Pemberton.
Online condolences may be shared and video tribute may be viewed at www.JamesODonnellFuneralHome.com.
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