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1939

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2025

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Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell

305 Cleveland Avenue

Hartwell, Georgia

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Dec. 13, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Fred Radford Obituary

Mr. Frederick Clarence "Fred" Radford, 86, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

It was Mr. Radford's wishes to be cremated and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Stuart Lang officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hartwell, 81 E. Howell St, Hartwell, GA 30643, or the Lions Club of Hartwell Scholarship Fund.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Fred Radford

Dec

13

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Strickland Funeral Home-Hartwell

305 Cleveland Avenue, Hartwell, GA 30643

Dec

13

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Hartwell Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home

305 Cleveland Avenue, Hartwell, GA 30643

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305 Cleveland Avenue, Hartwell, GA 30643

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Bill and Alice Radford

December 6, 2025

So sorry to hear of Fred´s passing. He will be missed by all his big family.
Bill and Alice Radford ( Hubert family)

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