Christian Will Bradford, 57, of Hixson passed away on October 31, 2016 at a local hospital. He was an artist who taught art classes at his Artist Studio, and he created beautiful paintings in the photorealism style. He was a great cook and an avid history buff, who had extensive knowledge about World War II and enjoyed collecting war memorabilia. He loved his dogs, Buster and Wilson, who were his faithful companions. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Maria Bradford, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his sister Linda Bradford and her significant other Don Sutton of Chattanooga, aunts Berith Kurek and Lois Sise of Thomasville, GA, several cousins in the United States, Germany, and Austria, and his special friend Kit McDuffie. A celebration of Christian’s life will be held at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home at 3:00 pm. The visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel, Hixson, TN.