Robert Bradford

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Robert Allen Bradford of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 28, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to the late Martin and Esther Lavon Bradford. He was retired from Pizza Inn in Sikeston, Mo., and moved to Lake Wales after his retirement. He loved sports and was a fan of the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs and IU Basketball. He enjoyed golfing, was an avid reader, had a great sense of humor, and was known for his one-liners.

Survivors include: his wife of 37 years, Barbara Bradford; daughters, Dawn Custard (Roderick Lamar) of Fort Wayne, Ind., Sara Ketz (David) of Lexington, Ky., and Anita Bradford (Brian Wims) of Fort Wayne; son, Michael Bradford (Amy) of Fort Wayne; brother, Ken Bradford (Mary) of Decatur, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Wardell, Meghan, Roderick, Emma, Sam, Liz, Will, Nick, Katie and Mariah.

Services will be held at a later date. 

Marion Nelson Funeral Home Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements.

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