May 21, 1947 - September 16, 2020
Donald Chase Bradford, Jr. age 73 of Buffalo, Missouri was born to Donald and Ruby Bradford on May 21, 1947 in Niangua, MO. he passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in his home. He grew up in Redtop on the family farm with his two brothers and two sisters. He attended Buffalo School until his graduation in 1965. He immediately joined the Army where he served 3 years during the Vietnam Conflict. Shortly after returning he was married, there were three children born to this union. Don, as he was known to most of his friends, was saved and baptized in 1971 at the age of 24. He worked construction and farming most of his life. He enjoyed operating heavy equipment, farming, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Don is preceded in death by his parents: Donald Chase Bradford, Sr. and Ruby Virginia {Jackson} Bradford and a brother: Thomas Edward Bradford. He is survived by two sons: Gary Don Bradford and Wife Sheila K. {Sharp} Bradford of Bolivar, MO and Brian Joe Bradford of Buffalo, MO and one daughter: Krista Rachelle Bradford of Bolivar, MO. Two sisters: Barbara Bradford-Gaunt-Hameltree and husband Jerry of Lee Summit, MO
Gayla Anderson and husband Larry of Buffalo, MO. one brother Olin Bradford and wife Renee {Bradley} of Elkland, MO. 10 Grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in the Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home in Buffalo, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Harmony Cemetery in Long Lane with Military Services.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, September 21, 2020 in the Chapel.
