Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford, age 70 of Clinton, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on August 26, 1955 to Kyle and Maydell Johnson Bradford in Knoxville. Richard loved watching races, especially NASCAR, and was a devoted fan of the VOLS and the Braves. He had a passion for sports and enjoyed following all of them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kyle Bradford.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Frankie Bradford; his mother, Maydell Bradford; Sons: Ryan Bradford and wife Olivia, and Travis and Becky Marlow; Grandchildren: Evelyn Bradford, Rachel Bradford, Ezekiel Ward, Haley Vandergriff, and husband Derek, and Katie Marlow; Great-grandaughter, Hazel Vandergriff; Brother, Dale Bradford and wife Susan. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will meet at the Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery on October 29, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Lindsay officiating and the Campbell County Honor Guard presenting full military honors. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge and all of the hospice caretakers. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com