Calvin...praying for you and your family during this difficult time brother. 

My condolences to the Bradford family whom I have known for years.  I know the family is hurting right now, but God will see you through this hurt.  Love you all.

Ben (B-Rag as we called him) was my best friend's brother, so he was like a big brother to both of us. Always fun and laughter around him. Never a dull moment. To see some of his Viet Nam buddies' comments about him taking the point on recon, that was him, always out front leading. He will be missed, and Loved. Peace My Brother. To the Family; Love, Prayers, and Peace.

Rickie B. Mosley

My Uncle Rag 😊 ❤ ♥....was a great  💪 man....he had a ❤ of gold....I'm gonna miss him 😢 

As the Platoon Sergeant of the Recon platoon that Ben was a member in Vietnam, I felt blessed to have so many outstanding soldiers in my unit. Ben certainly was one of them. 
For those who might not know, our platoon was comprised of  volunteers. Men  volunteered for our platoon for different reasons. Not recalling exactly why Ben volunteered, and knowing him as a soldier, I can safely say that he wanted to be tested to the extreme.
I vividly recall Ben often having a smile and always a ready laugh. On the other hand he was a serious soldier who readily walked  as the point man while in the jungle, the position that was notoriously known as the most dangerous position in Vietnam.
After our military service I did not have contact with Ben for several years. About 12 years ago we finally were reunited by phone and shared calls over the years. He was a special person who will be missed.
 My sincere sympathy is extended to Ben's family and friends. 

So very sorry for your loss. I hadn’t the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ben but Steven Reeves (my grandson-in-law) always spoke so highly of him and with great love. Mr. Ben had to be a fine person to show care to a young man that so needed care shown to him.  God bless all his loved ones

Sorry for your loss. RNP Rag.Sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones 

I,m one of Ben,s RECON brothers.  He will be missed. 

Leigh Thomas

I’m so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing and offer my deepest condolences to his family. I served in the Army with Ben in Vietnam. He was my brother. Ben was a good soldier and he walked point for our Recon platoon.  We shared many good times during our tour. Ben was always upbeat and willing to share a laugh. The photo of Ben I attached was taken the first day I arrived to join Recon. It was early August 1969 during the monsoon season. Recon had just come in from the field for a short stand down and Ben was drying out his equipment. I can remember his laugh from the first day I met him. We stayed in touch over the years by phone. I’ll never forget my brother Ben. Rest In Peace old friend. 

My condolences goes to the family of Ben "Rag" Bradford. I've know Rag for so many years. Coldspring was our school hometown.  Rag was always a gentleman in my eyesight.  May you rest in peace.

Your schoolmate,
Carolyn McCray Edgely

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Ben "Rag" Rodney Bradford

September 20, 1948 – April 10, 2021

American Heritage Funeral Home

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