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Jesse McDonald Bradford, 87, of West Point, passed away at 2:10 am Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1927, in Claiborne County, TN, to the late Joe Sefus and Katie Leonard Bradford. Jesse attended school in Claiborne County.
On July 2, 1943 he married Minnie Fultz in Claiborne County and she survives, Jesse retired as a carpenter from National Homes after thirty plus years. Jesse was a member of the former Antioch Christian Fellowship. He loved playing the guitar and singing at church functions and also enjoyed fishing, gardening and bird watching. Surviving along with his wife are children, Farris Bradford, Hollis Bradford, Carrie Fassnacht (Donald J.) and Margie Williams (Martin), all of West Lafayette, Amie Kopacz (Michael) of Wabasha, MN, Jessie Rathbone (Dale) of Reynoldsburg, OH, C. Dale Bradford (Shanna) of Lafayette and Helen Shampine (Ed) of Roanoke, VA; brothers and sisters, Grace Dubes, Dorothy Justice, Virgil Bradford (Dana) and Jimmy Bradford (Lois), all of Delphi, and Nathan Bradford (Rose) of Monticello; along with 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters Zona Bair and Osie Wilson.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Soller-Baker West Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway, West Lafayette, IN 47906 with Rev. Doyle Buckner officiating. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens in Pittsburg.
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August 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Jerome & Becky Hobaugh
Candy Clawson Spence
August 24, 2014
I would like to extend my sincerest sympathy to the family and friends.
Steve Spencer
August 22, 2014
Dale, Shanna and family, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.
August 22, 2014
Prayers and hugs to the Bradford family.
Sorry for your loss. Deb. Woods
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Catherine Justice
August 22, 2014
Am so sorry to hear about Jess. I just found out this morning.Just know you all are in my prayers & thoughts God Bless & love you all.
Cleo Logan
August 21, 2014
Dale and Shanna I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Kasowski
August 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent in your Mom and Dad's home in Montmorenci.
Jack & Bonnie Fleming
August 21, 2014
Farris & Hollis & Family; You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
August 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. My dad Pat and him were the same age. I remember well the time we would go to visit with him and Minnie when we were young.
Vicki Banes
August 21, 2014
Dale, Shanna and family, so sorry for your loss.
Doyle & Doris Wittler
August 21, 2014
Our Sympathy to your family, hold the memories close as they will help you get through this difficult time.
RayGene Wilson
August 21, 2014
I wish so much I could be there. I'm in California and can't make the trip at this time. Uncle Jesse was a huge inspiration to me in my music. Such fond memories that I will always cherish. Love and prayers to all, RayGene
Janet Nesbitt
August 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
August 21, 2014
Jim, Virgil and Family !! Sorry to hear about your brother, our deepest sympathy, may he RIP.
Dick & Suzanne Gardiner and Family
Karen Mullen
August 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you both, Shanna and Dale. I am very sorry.
Randy Copas
August 21, 2014
Dale and Family, my deepest condolences on your loss.
Kastel Parks and family
August 20, 2014
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelley Kopacz
August 20, 2014
I will miss you Grandpa.
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