

He was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Agnes Braford; siblings Jim Braford, Bob Braford, Dick Braford and Dawn Hubbard.
He will be remembered by Barbara Lee Braford; children Barbara (Dirk Baker) Schaner, Thomas (Nancy) Braford Jr., Janet Karp; step-children Robin (Greg) Parlmer, Pat (Tanya) Braford, Andy (Heather) Braford; siblings David Braford, Nancy (Arnie) Warner, Sue Phillips, Bill (Pat) Braford, Sara (David) Lerz; grandchildren Cassandra (Alfred) Kennedy, Marty (Kristy) Schaner II, Amanda Schaner, Bradley Schaner, Alexandra (David) Cook, Allison (Sean) Saldivar, Tyler Karp, Ryan Karp, Tim Braford, Greg Parlmer, Samantha (Derek) Newenhouse, Nicole Parlmer, Hunter Braford, Taylor Braford; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Cook Memorial Chapel (East building), 4235 Prairie St., S.W., Grandville, MI with visitation from 1 - 1:45 p.m. prior to service.
In honor of Tom and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.
The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.
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