Gary Richard "Rick" Bradford

Gary Richard "Rick" Bradford obituary, Cambridge, OH

Gary Richard "Rick" Bradford

Gary Bradford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bundy-Law Funeral Home on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Gary "Rick" Richard Bradford, age 76, of Salesville, OH passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 at his home. He was born December 13, 1948 in Rockcreek, West Virginia to the late William Albert "Bill" Bradford and Maxine Lafferty Bradford Seven. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served as a part of the United States Marines. Rick worked in the steel mills and for US Steel for 30 years. He also worked at various construction jobs. Rick enjoyed playing pool, fishing, going on his boat and raising game chickens. Most of all he loved being with his family and his dog Tiny or as he call her "Pup-pup".
Along with his parents Rick is preceded in death by his Step Father, Robert Seven. His brother, Denny Micheal Bradford. His sister, Beverly Jean (Bradford) Will. A daughter, Gail Bradford.
Rick is survived by his wife of 51 years Peggy Bradford whom he spent 55 years with. His children: Cindy Edmiston of Cambridge, OH, Chuck (Charolette) Bradford of Cleveland, OH, Rick Bradford of Cambridge, OH, Darla (Tom) Sorg of Old Washington, OH. His grandchildren: Tara (Jose) Mendoza, Terry Edmiston, Steven (Nicole) Carver, Elizabeth Carver, Kristy Carver, Randy Adams, Whitney Whittle, Jordan Ford, Alexis Bradford, Salisha Sorg, Brianna Sorg, Tommy (Shaylen) Sorg, Blaine Wello, Cameron Ryan, Conner Ryan, Cody Davis, Tommy Starcher.
Great grandchildren: Audrey Carver, Draven Carver, Katlynn Edmiston, Araiba Drake, Addyson Starcher, Eden Starcher, Ammeriah Davis, Oaklynn Sorg, Arayia Allender, Johnavyn Allender, Ronnie Tabler III, Jackson Whittle, Layla Whittle, Mila Whittle, Ezekial Mendoza, Sabastian Mendoza, Penelope Mendoza, Taylee-Ann, June.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday at Bundy-Law Funeral with Burial to follow on the family farm with Jay Jackson officiating.
An on-line guest-book may be signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

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