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Milton Ray Bradford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Taylor, Michigan, at the age of 79. Born on October 14, 1946, in Williamson County, Tennessee, he lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and love for his family and friends.
Milton devoted 41 years of his professional life to the Ford Motor Company, where he took great pride in his work and was an esteemed member of the United Auto Workers (UAW). His commitment to his career was paralleled by his passion for leisure and hobbies, which included golfing, woodworking, watching classic westerns, playing euchre with friends and family, and being part of his neighborhood, where he will be dearly missed by his neighbors and community.
Milton is preceded in death by his children Kelly and Kerry, his parents William and Dolly, and his brothers and sisters Dub, Pete, Imogene, Vernon, Helen, Herman, Hubert, James, and WT.
He leaves behind a cherished legacy through his beloved wife Barbara Bradford, his daughter Jill (John) Darichuk, and his grandchildren Matthew (Tracy Adkins) Bradford, Elise Padget, and Taylor Padget. He is also survived by his siblings Henry Bradford, Nancy Steele, Virginia Ragsdale, Linda Gordon, and his twin sister, Faye Homburg.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by a burial at Michigan Memorial Park.
