Edward L Bradford was born June 15, 1931 in the son of the late Freeman Lee and Exie Ruth Essary Bradford. He attended school in Pinson and was married to Jimmie Lou Milam on October 21, 1951. He farmed most of his life and served in the Tennessee Army National Guard for twelve years. He also had worked for Laister Dairy and Asplundh Tree Service, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the American Legion Post 90 in Jackson Tennessee. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His favorite sidekick was his dog Dixie.
Mr. Bradford departed this life on January 31, 2015 in Pinson, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 7 Months, 16 Days.
He is survived by his wife Jimmie Lou (Milam) Bradford of Pinson, TN; two daughters, Deborah Ann Davis and companion Bobby Wray of Memphis, TN, Tammy Renee Bradford of Pinson, TN; two sons, Jimmy Edward Bradford and wife Debbie of Bartlett, TN, Ricky Lynn Bradford and wife Melody of Jackson , TN; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Bradford) Warren, Lisa Michelle Bradford, Mark Bradford, Pam Berkley, Meagan Myers; and seven great grandchildren.
Services will be held on February 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors-Johnson Chapel in Henderson, Tennessee, with Bro. Frank Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Springs Cemetery at Five Points, Tennessee