Richard Bradford

December 31, 1938 - May 8, 2016

Obituary Richard Bradford was the first of seven children born to the late Luther Bradford and Mary Harris Bradford on December 31, 1938, in Sumter, SC. On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Richard completed his earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord.Richard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He graduated from Ebenezer High School. Following graduation, Richard left South Carolina and spent time living in California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.During his lifetime, Richard was employed in many capacities, including service as a civil servant and a paratransit operator. After his retirement, Richard enjoyed a life of leisure in South Carolina.Richard loved life and his family. He leaves to cherish his memory; one son, Leonard Bradford of Ashbury Park, NJ; one grandson, Demetrius Bradford of Ashbury Park, NJ; three sisters, Hermenia (Arthur) Wright of Glenside, PA, Elizabeth (Ollie) Choice of Laverock, PA, and Della (Mitchell) Robinson of Philadelphia, PA; a devoted sister-in law Roberta Bradford of Sumter, SC; his devoted caregiver Wendy Williams of Sumter, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Harris Bradford, two brothers, Luther Bradford, Jr. and Sammie Bradford, Sr., and a sister, Betty Bradford Dorsey.Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Whites Mortuary 517 N Guignard Drive Sumter with Pastor Joann Murrill, Officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park 802 N. Guignard Drive Sumter, SCThe family is receiving friends at 7120 Scales Road Rembert, SC Interment Information Evergreen Memorial Park 802 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, South Carolina, United States 29150 Service Information When Saturday, May 14th, 2016 11:00am Officiating Pastor Joann Murrill Location Whites Mortuary, LLC Address 517 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Bradford, please visit our floral store.