Donald Edward Bradford

Donald was born in Wilmington, NC on February 26, 1943, son to the late Grainger and Annie Bradford. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Gene Bradford and eldest daughter, Teresa Lynn Morin.

Donald was very proud to be a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S.M.E).

Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna Bridges her husband, Ty of Shelby, NC; son, Brad Bradford his wife, Cindy of Spartanburg, SC; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren ; twin brother, Dan Bradford wife, Mary of Brunswick County; brothers, Bob Bradford his wife Hannelore of Durham, NC and Jere Bradford of Wilmington, NC.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service.

Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children Hospital, 2131 South 17 th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.