Fuessel Vance Bradford

BRADFORD, Fuessel V., 86, who was known to those who loved him as Brad, passed away of natural causes on Monday, November 24, 2014 at eighty-six years of age. Born in Caribou, Maine on July 31, 1928, Brad and his wife Caroline moved their family to sunny Tampa, Florida where they would raise their family. After defending our great nation as a member of the United States Air Force National Guard, he went on to serve as a member of the Tampa Fire Department for twenty-two years. From there, he started his own business; which he aptly named Bradford’s of Tampa. While he may no longer be with us, his spirit and his dedication to his family, his friends, and his community will continue to be felt for many genera¬tions to come. He is survived by his eldest son David Bradford, daughter Diane Wescott, youngest son Dean Bradford, and his granddaughter Tasha Meares. Brad is also survived by his loving siblings; sisters Marion Dickinson and Greta Warren, and his brother Lendall Bradford. As our beloved Brad transitions to the next stage in his journey, may he find all of the peace and happiness he deserves so very dearly and may he find the loving arms of his wife Caroline who preceded him in heaven. Visitation will be Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 2 pm . Funeral service at 3 pm followed by graveside service. Garden of Memo¬ries Funeral Home and Cemetery.